Dresden to Zurich train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$196

Average price

$266

Fastest journey

9 h 47 m

Average duration

10 h 6 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

556 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dresden to Zurich will cost around $266 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Dresden to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.

Deutsche BahnIC 2058 · ICE 77
09:13AM10h47
Dresden Hbf
08:00PMZurich HB
$1961One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2058 · ICE 1650 · ICE 371 · IC 783
09:13AM9h47
Dresden Hbf
07:00PMZurich HB
$2021One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRE 16512 · ICE 2505 · ICE 1011 · ICE 77
10:07AM9h53
Dresden Hbf
08:00PMZurich HB
$2081One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2526 · ICE 505 · ECE 190
08:10AM10h17
Dresden Hbf
06:27PMZurich HB
$2911One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRE 16512 · ICE 507 · ECE 98
10:07AM10h20
Dresden Hbf
08:27PMZurich HB
$3101One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €120.

Distance: 345 miles (556 km)

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€128

Average price

€352

Average price

€58

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Cheapest

12h 9m

Average total duration

11h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

11h 41m

Average total duration

11h 11m

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30m

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Live departures

Dresden to Zurich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 9:17 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 2526 · ICE 505 · ECE 190
On time
6:10 AM Dresden Hbf
10h17
4:27 PM Zurich HB
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2058 · ICE 77
On time
7:13 AM Dresden Hbf
10h47
6:00 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 2058 · ICE 1650 · ICE 371 · IC 783
On time
7:13 AM Dresden Hbf
9h47
5:00 PM Zurich HB
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2270 · ICE 940 · ICE 77
On time
7:45 AM Dresden Hbf
10h15
6:00 PM Zurich HB
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 16512 · ICE 507 · ECE 98
On time
8:07 AM Dresden Hbf
10h20
6:27 PM Zurich HB
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRE 16512 · ICE 2505 · ICE 1011 · ICE 77
On time
8:07 AM Dresden Hbf
9h53
6:00 PM Zurich HB
3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Zurich

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Trains from Dresden to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€36)
Distance
345 miles (556 km)
Average train duration
11h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$75 (€60)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
8h 49m
First train
00:08
Last train
23:36
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $45 (€36)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Dresden to Zurich trains

Travel to Zurich from Dresden from $37 (€30) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight and ÖBB | Euro City (EC)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Dresden to Zurich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37

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Popular train stations from Dresden to Zurich

Dresden
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Dresden to Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • asiagourmet
  • dean&david
  • Hot Dog King
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
  • BABA Döner
  • Marché
  • backWERK
  • Ditsch
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Kipping
  • Pullman Dresden Newa
  • IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Dresden.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

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