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Basel to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Dresden takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 2m
Duration
817 km
Distance
€250
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
8h 11m
€151–557

Basel to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 817 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 8h 11m.

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