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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dresden is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dresden?

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

How far is it from Zurich to Dresden?

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

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs €170 - €850.

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

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dresden bus from?

Zurich to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dresden train from?

Zurich to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Dresden?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €850 and takes 10h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Dresden bus arrive?

Zurich to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Zurich to Dresden train arrive?

Zurich to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Dresden?

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

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

Book your Zurich to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2105+ hotels available in Dresden.

Zurich to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Dresden by plane, train, bus, 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
€137–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N1304
11h 35m
€55–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain 50
4. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
10h 44m
€177–830
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
11h
€180–340
Train to Basel, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
7h 26m
€120–447
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 Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 14m
€83–332
Bus via Regensburg
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Regensburgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Dresden, Bhf Sudseite Bayrische Strbus Odesa
12h 44m
€77–129
Drive 661.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Dresdencar 661.4 km
7h 11m
€115–166

Zurich to Dresden by train

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10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 10h 44m.

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