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6 h 17 min
731 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Dresden to Zurich

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Cheapest
By car (731 km)
6 h 17 min
731 km.
from $40
Fastest
Plane to Zurich (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 17 min
731 km.
from $9.53
Train via Frankfurt am Main
10 h 42 min
556 km.
from $235.57
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Basel)
6 h 57 min
555 km.
from $397.09
Train, Plane
5 h 37 min
555 km.
from $167.86
Bus, Plane (Bus to Prague Václav Havel Airport)
6 h 23 min
555 km.
from $204.46
Train
11 h 58 min
556 km.
from $507.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.07–$11.96

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$467.39
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$402.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$1,195.65
Plane from Dresden Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$532.61
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$1,086.96
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$239.13

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30
Train from Dresden Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Mitte to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$250.00–$445.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Dresden-Neustadt and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Dresden to Zurich?

The distance between Dresden and Zurich is 583 km. The road distance is 719.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 42m and costs $173.91 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Dresden to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zurich bus from?

Dresden to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zurich train from?

Dresden to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Zurich?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 10h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Dresden to Zurich bus arrive?

Dresden to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Dresden to Zurich train arrive?

Dresden to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Zurich is 719 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Dresden to Zurich.

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

Book your Dresden to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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