What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 63 - SFr 69 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Zurich?

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 Zurich?

The distance between Dresden and Zurich is 583 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zurich without a car is to train via Fulda which takes 9h 55m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dresden to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zurich bus from?

Dresden to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Zurich?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can train via Fulda, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 650 and takes 9h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 63 - SFr 69 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Dresden to Zurich bus arrive?

Dresden to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Dresden to Zurich train arrive?

Dresden to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Zurich is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Dresden to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Zurich?

Book your Dresden to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 137–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42
11h 25m
CHF 63–69
Train via Fulda
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 55m
CHF 165–634
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden-Neustadt to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
11h 56m
CHF 170–320
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
6h 58m
CHF 133–471
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
6h 7m
CHF 110–225
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 36m
CHF 83–314
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
12h 3m
CHF 180–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from HOF, Hauptbahnhof,st 6 to ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrassebus
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
13h 53m
CHF 93–213
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zurichcar 660.5 km
7h 13m
CHF 110–159

Dresden to Zurich by train

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 9h 55m.

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