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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Dresden is to train which costs €100 - €300 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €190 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Dresden?

The distance between Zermatt and Dresden is 1050 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 13h 2m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Zermatt to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Dresden train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Dresden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2005+ hotels available in Dresden.

Zermatt to Dresden - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zermatt to Dresden by train (Trenitalia), train, night train, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
13h 2m
€106–306
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
14h 48m
€103–291
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
16h 21m
€247–396
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
8h 15m
€199–516
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MXP - DRS
10h 38m
€160–468
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane TRN - DRS
12h 10m
€196–523

Zermatt to Dresden by train

74Weekly Trains

13h 2mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,050.2 km
Duration: 13h 2m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 13h 2m.

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