The average train between Dresden and Basel takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Basel. 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 every 4 hours between Dresden and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Dresden to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Dresden to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Basel is 591.8 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 7h 45m.