What is the cheapest way to get from Brig to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Brig to Dresden is to train and bus via Zurich which costs €75 - €190 and takes 17h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brig to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Brig to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €190 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Brig and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Brig to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Brig and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Brig to Dresden?

The distance between Brig and Dresden is 1025 km. The road distance is 837.6 km.

How do I travel from Brig to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Brig to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Brig to Dresden?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Brig to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brig to Dresden train from?

Brig to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Brig station.

Where does the Brig to Dresden train arrive?

Brig to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Brig to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Brig to Dresden is 838 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Brig to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Brig to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Brig to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brig to Dresden by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
11h 14m
€147–248
Train, bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus
17h 21m
€78–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
14h 46m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brig to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
14h 20m
€247–375
Drive 837.6 km
1. Drive from Brig to Dresdencar 837.6 km
8h 50m
€144–207
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
6h 47m
€193–517
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MXP - DRS
8h 38m
€132–427
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 47m
€159–320

Brig to Dresden by train

74Weekly Trains

11h 14mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,024.9 km
Duration: 11h 14m

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

You can take a train from Brig to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 11h 14m.

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