Zurich to Dresden Bus

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Zurich to Dresden Route Summary

Zurich to Dresden bus is a popular way of travelling between Switzerland and Germany.There are up to 9 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Zurich bus station at 17:40h, arriving at Dresden bus station at 05:15h the following day. While latest bus departs at 20:50h, arriving at 10:25h the following day.
Departure station and country Zurich, Switzerland
Arrival station and country Dresden, Germany
Travel Distance 449 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 25min
Total Departures 9
Popular Operators FlixBus, RegioJet (Student Agency)
Lowest Price $39
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Zurich and Dresden by bus

The shortest travel distance between Zurich and Dresden is 449 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 18:35 has a travel time of 11:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Dresden earlier, there are 9 night buses from Zurich to Dresden. The overnight buses depart between 17:40 and 20:50 and arrive between 05:15 and 10:25 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 07:15, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Zurich to Dresden route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Zurich has earned an average score of 7.3 from our passengers, while the station in Dresden has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Zurich

You can see information about the departure station and stops Zurich here

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  Dresden

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Dresden here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $39 (One-Way) or $78 (Return).

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