The average train between Chur and Dresden takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Chur 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Chur and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chur is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chur 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chur to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Dresden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Chur to Dresden train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Chur station.
Chur to Dresden train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chur to Dresden train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Chur and Dresden is 558.8 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 11h 24m.