Basel to Dresden Trains

Basel to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Dresden takes 8h 38m 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 38m
Duration: 817 km
Distance: €181
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50

8h 9m

€150–296

Basel to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 3:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Basel to Dresden train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM

8:25 AM → 3:43 PM

10:25 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM

6:56 AM → 3:43 PM

8:56 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM

6:56 AM → 3:43 PM

8:56 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:44 PM

8:25 AM → 3:43 PM

10:25 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM

8:25 AM → 3:43 PM

10:25 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM

8:25 AM → 3:43 PM

10:25 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:44 PM

8:25 AM → 3:43 PM

10:25 AM → 5:43 PM

12:25 PM → 7:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

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