What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf is to bus and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Zürich Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Zürich Hbf?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Dresden-Neustadt and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

The distance between Dresden and Zürich Hbf is 581 km. The road distance is 659.8 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Zürich Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 14m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 800.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zürich Hbf bus from?

Dresden to Zürich Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zürich Hbf train from?

Dresden to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zürich Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 800 and takes 10h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Dresden to Zürich Hbf bus arrive?

Dresden to Zürich Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Dresden to Zürich Hbf train arrive?

Dresden to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Zürich Hbf is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Dresden to Zürich Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Zürich Hbf?

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Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3h 49m
CHF 126–326
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Meersburgbus FlixBus N1304
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Zürich HBtrain 75
13h 8m
CHF 66–105
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 14m
CHF 164–776
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 47m
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden-Neustadt to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
11h 56m
CHF 170–320
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
5h 45m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 10m
CHF 76–299
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 28m
CHF 115–411
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
12h 3m
CHF 180–330
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zürich Hbfcar 659.8 km
7h 10m
CHF 107–154

Dresden to Zürich Hbf by train

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Distance: 580.8 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Zürich Hbf, Switzerland?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 14m.

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