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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Dresden

Composite routes from Zurich to Dresden

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
732 km.
from $40
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
11 h 30 min
Bus
556 km.
from €59.78
Details
10 h 50 min
555 km.
from $256.92
6 h 45 min
Train, Plane
555 km.
from $319
5 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
555 km.
from $167.64

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$470.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49
Plane from Basel to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$597.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$623.41

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$572.52

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
11h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$279.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$292.62–$521.63

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Questions and Answers

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 $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 11h 30m.

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 26m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 .

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 five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dresden?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Dresden Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Dresden?

The distance between Zurich and Dresden is 583 km. The road distance is 722 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 50m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 SBB GmbH, 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 26m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $206.52 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 11h 30m.

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 SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dresden is 722 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.
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