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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Dresden?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses to Dresden from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
11h 20m
£30
£44
11
Train
8h 44m
£74
£77
18
Flight
1h 25m
£100
£186
29

What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Zurich?

You can reach Dresden with just £30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £46
Saturday
from £38
Sunday
from £45
Monday
from £30
Tuesday
from £30
Wednesday
from £41
Thursday
from £41

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:25
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    11:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    05:20
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    20:40
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    13h 35m
    0
    15:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    05:34
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £74
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 44m
    0
    06:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    15:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 44m
    0
    08:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    17:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 46m
    0
    10:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    19:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £78
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    10h 55m
    0
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £144
  • Sunexpress
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £166
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 25m
    0
    16:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    17:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa
    2h 45m
    0
    17:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £201

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    27h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £177
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 25m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Edelweiss Air
    23h 25m
    0
    18:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    17:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Edelweiss Air
    Economy
    from £216
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    25h 20m
    0
    17:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £220

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    14:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    15:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    04:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:55
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    19h 5m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:35
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 25m
    0
    08:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £100
  • Sunexpress
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £149
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 25m
    0
    12:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £189
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    6h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £199

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Zurich in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 11h 20m
Saturday
from 11h 20m
Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
from 11h 20m
Wednesday
from 13h 5m
Thursday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:25
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    11:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    05:20
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    20:40
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 25m
    0
    16:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    17:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa
    2h 45m
    0
    17:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £201
  • Eurowings
    10h 55m
    0
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £144
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    12h 40m
    0
    07:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £220
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 44m
    0
    06:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    15:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 44m
    0
    08:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    17:43
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 46m
    0
    10:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    19:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 7m
    0
    14:38
    Zurich
    Central Station
    23:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £78
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    09:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:55
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 25m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa
    12h 45m
    0
    20:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    09:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £230
  • Edelweiss Air
    23h 25m
    0
    18:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    17:50
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Edelweiss Air
    Economy
    from £216
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    25h 20m
    0
    17:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £220
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    06:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    14:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    02:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    15:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    04:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:55
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 25m
    0
    12:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £189
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 25m
    0
    08:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £100
  • Condor
    5h 30m
    0
    08:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:35
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £201
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    6h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    14:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £199
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    17:25
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    00:05
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Dresden?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in Dresden you will be arriving at Train Station, Neustadt Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dresden from Zurich? With 7 connections between 2 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Dresden, you can pay as low as £30 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Swiss International Air Lines: you will get to Dresden in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Dresden are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss International Air Lines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

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One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Dresden is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Freital, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Dresden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Dresden?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Dresden, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss International Air Lines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos, Eurowings and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Dresden

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Dresden. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Dresden

How can I reach Dresden from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Dresden from Zurich.

How far is Dresden from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Dresden is 556.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Dresden?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 95 kgs, and a flight 137 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden with just £30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dresden in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines.

More routes to Zurich and to Dresden

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Dresden. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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