What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land) is to fly and train which costs €90 - €350 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land) is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dresden (Land)?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Dresden (Land). However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Pulsnitz Mittelbacher Str via Radeberg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dresden (Land)?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dresden (Land). However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Pulsnitz Haltepunkt Süd via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

The distance between Zurich and Dresden (Land) is 597 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land) without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs €180 - €900.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dresden (Land) bus from?

Zurich to Dresden (Land) bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dresden (Land) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land) is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €900 and takes 10h 58m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Zurich to Dresden (Land) bus arrive?

Zurich to Dresden (Land) bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Zurich to Dresden (Land) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Dresden (Land)?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dresden (Land) is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Zurich to Dresden (Land).

Where can I stay near Dresden (Land)?

There are 2129+ hotels available in Dresden (Land).

Zurich to Dresden (Land) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Dresden (Land) 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 45m
€140–366
Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
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
7h 12m
€91–347
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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
10h 58m
€184–861
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 12m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
11h 57m
€194–349
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
8h
€126–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayreuth central train stationbus
2. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Re
13h 54m
€110–229
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Dresden (Land)car 686.9 km
7h 23m
€121–174

Zurich to Dresden (Land) by train

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10h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Pulsnitz Haltepunkt Süd via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 10h 58m.

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