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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dresden Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | CheapestFastest | ||||
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InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dresden Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Zürich?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden to Zürich by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Zürich start from $63. The average price for this train route is around $111. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Zürich?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Zürich is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 344 miles (555 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 50m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Zürich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dresden to Zürich?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Zürich at 6:10am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Dresden to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Zürich was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $169To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Zürich, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $169 to $263 for a train ticket from Dresden to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-12-16.
