How to travel from Dresden to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $155.

Distance: 345 miles (556 km)

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$155

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$467

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$66

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11h 28m

Average total duration

10h 58m

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from Dresden to Zurich

How to get from Dresden to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM11h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM11h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX917
    9:55 AM1h15
    Dresden Airport
    11:10 AMZurich Airport
    $5231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2506 · ICE 1101 · IC 2066 · IC 285
    1:47 PM9h36
    Dresden Hbf
    11:23 PMZurich HB
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM14h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM15h50
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM15h45
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 874 · 21841+EurowingsEW8762
    6:42 AM12h48
    Dresden Hbf
    7:30 PMZurich Airport
    $3881One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2272+EurowingsEW8762
    7:35 AM11h55
    Dresden Hbf
    7:30 PMZurich Airport
    $4121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2178+EurowingsEW8762
    11:35 AM7h55
    Dresden Hbf
    7:30 PMZurich Airport
    $4491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Zurich:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Zurich costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Zurich costing on average $155 (€126).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

Train takes on average 8h 17m.

The distance from Dresden to Zurich is approximately 345 miles (556 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Zurich is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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