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Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Dresden

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Dresden from various bus operators like FlixBus or RegioJet for the next days.

today
$59
tomorrow
$71
Friday
$53
Saturday
$46
Sunday
$54
Monday
$40
Tuesday
$42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
RegioJet 13h 35m 8:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:25 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 13h 15m 4:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 13h 5m 11:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 12:05 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 11:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dresden via Nuremberg, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      3:15 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      12:05 AM
      Dresden
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 5m 11:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 12:05 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $71
FlixBus 11h 35m 5:40 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 11:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dresden via Nuremberg, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      3:15 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      12:05 AM
      Dresden
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 35m 5:40 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 11h 15m 6:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 13h 5m 11:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 12:05 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 11:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $69
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:20 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dresden via Nuremberg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      3:15 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      12:05 AM
      Dresden
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 35m 5:40 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 11h 15m 6:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $50
RegioJet 13h 35m 8:50 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:25 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 13h 55m 4:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $61

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 15m 6:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 11h 35m 5:40 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 16h 0m 1:45 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:45 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:20 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 11:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Dresden via Nuremberg, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 35m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      12:55 AM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:05 AM
      Nuremberg
      Central Bus Station
      5:15 AM
      Dresden
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 35m 5:40 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:15 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 11h 15m 6:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 13h 5m 11:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 12:05 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 16h 0m 1:45 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:45 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:20 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 15m 6:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:50 AM Dresden Train Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 16h 0m 1:45 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:45 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 13h 55m 4:00 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 5:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:20 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 11:55 PM Dresden Train Station  Economy $54

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Dresden is $40 on 2/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Dresden

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Dresden are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Zurich to Dresden. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich and Dresden.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 19 buses from Zurich to Dresden, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Dresden, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Dresden

Compare all providers like FlixBus and RegioJet that travel 6 times every day by bus from Zurich to Dresden in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Dresden starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Latest Bus 6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 346.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and RegioJet

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Dresden

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zurich for Dresden: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$68
Thursday 01/29
$71
Friday 01/30
$53
Saturday 01/31
$56
Sunday 02/01
$54
Monday 02/02
$40
Tuesday 02/03
$42
Wednesday 02/04
$48
Thursday 02/05
$58
Friday 02/06
$54
Saturday 02/07
$48
Sunday 02/08
$50
Monday 02/09
$44
Tuesday 02/10
$43
Wednesday 02/11
$54
Thursday 02/12
$44
Friday 02/13
$50
Saturday 02/14
$46
Sunday 02/15
$50
Monday 02/16
$44
Tuesday 02/17
$44
Wednesday 02/18
$56
Thursday 02/19
$44
Friday 02/20
$46
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Dresden

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Dresden, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $37, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Dresden. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Dresden, with $37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Dresden

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Dresden in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Dresden, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Dresden are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Dresden

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Dresden.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Dresden? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Dresden.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Dresden

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Dresden? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Dresden? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Dresden bus

How much does a Zurich Dresden bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 11h 35m to reach Dresden. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Dresden?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dresden.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Dresden each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Dresden bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Dresden take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Dresden is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Dresden?

The earliest bus arriving in Dresden from Zurich starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Dresden?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Dresden starts at 6:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Dresden route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Dresden, passengers can travel with FlixBus and RegioJet. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dresden?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Dresden by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and RegioJet.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Dresden bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Dresden bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Dresden bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Dresden on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich to Dresden?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Zurich and Dresden. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Zurich to Dresden?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Zurich and Dresden change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Dresden

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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