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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zurich 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 Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Zurich?

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 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 14m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 800.

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 GrandBus, depart from Dresden 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 120 - SFr 340. 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 38m.

Where does the Dresden to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Zurich train arrive?

Dresden to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf 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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Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 127–338
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 66–106
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 166–801
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 38m
Night train
1. Take the night train 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
7h 28m
CHF 116–425
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 5m
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 29m
CHF 82–311
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
12h 3m
CHF 180–330
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zurichcar 660.5 km
7h 13m
CHF 108–156

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) 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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