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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Dresden is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Zug to Dresden?

The distance between Zug and Dresden is 609 km. The road distance is 690.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €180 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Zug to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Dresden?

The best way to get from Zug to Dresden is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €460 and takes 11h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Zug to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Dresden is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Zug to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2051+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Dresden by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4h 46m
€127–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N42
12h 55m
€66–113
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
11h 2m
€186–453
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
12h 52m
€194–370
Train to Basel, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
7h 45m
€232–823
Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€83–240
Bus via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 13m
Drive 690.6 km
1. Drive from Zug to Dresdencar 690.6 km
7h 39m
€121–175

Zug to Dresden by train

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11h 2mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.4 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 11h 2m.

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