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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Meissen is to train and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Meissen is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Nossen Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Meissen?

The distance between Zurich and Meissen is 603 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Meissen without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs €180 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Zurich to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Meissen bus from?

Zurich to Meissen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Meissen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Meissen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Meissen is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs €180 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Zurich to Meissen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Meissen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Meissen is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Zurich to Meissen.

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

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Where can I stay near Meissen?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Meissen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadttrain
4h 47m
€141–356
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
13h 44m
€75–121
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 44m
€187–846
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 32m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
11h 58m
€196–348
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Coswig Bahnhoftrain
8h 28m
€171–421
Fly 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 58m
€89–342
Drive 651.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Meissencar 651.1 km
7h 9m
€114–164

Zurich to Meissen by train

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Distance: 602.7 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresden once daily, and the journey takes 10h 38m.

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