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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $489.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $489 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Dresden:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Dresden costing on average $147.
A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Dresden costing on average $489.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $197 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 8h 34m versus 6h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Dresden
How to get from Zurich to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Zürich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)8:50 PM13h35Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)10:25 AMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$511One-way1 transfer
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- (Zürich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)8:50 PM13h35Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)10:25 AMDresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
TGV 9206+ICE 374 · ICE 15596:59 AM8h44Zurich HB3:43 PMDresden Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IR 2290 · ICE 204 · ICE 694 · IC 244512:08 AM12h42Zurich HB12:50 PMDresden Hbf$831One-way3 transfers
- IR 2290 · ICE 376 · ICE 155712:08 AM13h36Zurich HB1:44 PMDresden Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
- IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 · IC 24435:58 AM8h52Zurich HB2:50 PMDresden Hbf$1071One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 PM11h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Dresden:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Dresden costing on average $147.
A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Dresden costing on average $489.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, EuroNight to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Dresden by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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