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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Dresden is to bus which costs €80 - €90 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Dresden?

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

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Dresden?

The distance between Switzerland and Dresden is 583 km. The road distance is 661.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs €80 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Switzerland to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Dresden bus from?

Switzerland to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Dresden train from?

Switzerland to Dresden train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Dresden?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €90 and takes 10h 38m, you could also train, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Switzerland to Dresden bus arrive?

Switzerland to Dresden bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Switzerland to Dresden train arrive?

Switzerland to Dresden train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Dresden is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Switzerland to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Switzerland to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Dresden by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4h 11m
€147–391
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Konstanztrain Ir75
2. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
13h
€66–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 38m
€80–90
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
10h 50m
€159–336
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
12h 10m
€191–331
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
6h 3m
€136–379
Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 21m
€84–271
Drive 661.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Dresdencar 661.4 km
7h 11m
€119–172

Switzerland to Dresden by train

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresden once daily. Tickets cost €80–90 and the journey takes 10h 38m.

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