Festive French seats are live for travel between Dec 14 to early Jan* – book in advance to save! Ho, ho, gooo…

Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Zurich Hb to Dresden

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Eurostar
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Trustpilot
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Zurich Hb to Dresden

Travelling from Zurich Hb to Dresden by train

Looking to travel from Zurich Hb to Dresden by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 10 hours 22 minutes to travel from Zurich Hb to Dresden by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 hours 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 31 trains per day running along the 345 miles (555 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes on your way to Dresden. You'll probably be hopping onto a ÖBB train to get to Dresden, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Zurich Hb to Dresden.

If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Dresden by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.

Trains to Dresden from Zurich Hb

First train

00:08

Last train

21:59

Departure stationZurich Hb
Arrival stationDresden
Journey time

From 8h 40m

Distance

345 miles (555 km)

Frequency

31 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Train and bus operators

Flixbus, ÖBB

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Zurich Hb to Dresden?

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich Hb to Dresden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Dresden from Zurich Hb?

To travel to Dresden from Zurich Hb, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 10 hours and 22 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 8 hours and 40 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Zurich Hb to Dresden?

Trains from Zurich Hb to Dresden take an average of 10 hours and 22 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 8 hours and 40 minutes. You'll usually find 31 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Zurich Hb and Dresden by train?

The quickest journey time between Zurich Hb and Dresden by train is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Zurich Hb to Dresden?

Yes, there are direct trains running from Zurich Hb to Dresden, you’ll usually find around 1 per day travelling on this route.

What are the train times from Zurich Hb to Dresden?

Check out the next trains departing from Zurich Hb to Dresden for Tuesday 14th October 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:3317:409h 7m, 2 changes
08:5917:408h 41m, 3 changes
08:5918:409h 41m, 1 change
09:5918:408h 41m, 2 changes
10:3719:409h 3m, 3 changes
10:5919:408h 41m, 4 changes
11:5920:408h 41m, 2 changes
12:3321:409h 7m, 2 changes
12:5921:408h 41m, 3 changes
13:3422:439h 9m, 1 change

ÖBB trains from Zurich Hb to Dresden

You can travel from Zurich Hb to Dresden on ÖBB trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.

More information

How do I find cheap train tickets from Zurich Hb to Dresden?

If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

1. Book in advance

The price of train tickets from Zurich Hb to Dresden starts at § one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

2. Be flexible with your travel times

If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

3. Buy a rail pass

If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

4. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

6. Take a night train

Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link