The average train between Geneva and Dresden takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 every 4 hours between Geneva and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Geneva 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 Geneva to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Dresden station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Geneva to Dresden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Geneva and Dresden is 775.2 km. The road distance is 1,050 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 12h 47m.