How much is the bus ticket from Zürich to Dresden?

The cheapest bus tickets from Zürich to Dresden start at R 589. The average price for this route is around R 936. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Zürich to Dresden?

The average bus journey time from Zürich to Dresden is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 548 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by BUSSONE .

Which bus companies service the Zürich to Dresden route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BUSSONE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Zürich to Dresden?

The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Dresden at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Dresden?

A bus trip from Zürich to Dresden produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Zürich to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Dresden?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Zürich to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zürich to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Zürich to Dresden from R 550 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Zürich to Dresden on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 35m	05:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	CheapestFastest
	09:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 45m	23:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h 8m	23:08	Dresden Central Station	No tags
	11:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 5m	00:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	16h	23:00	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:32 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 608, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

7h 30mAverage duration

557 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 589 - R 3 032	Average duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 608 - R 1 178	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Dresden?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BUSSONE

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Dresden by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Zürich to Dresden?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zürich to Dresden start at R 589. The average price for this route is around R 936. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Zürich to Dresden?
The average bus journey time from Zürich to Dresden is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 548 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by BUSSONE.
Which bus companies service the Zürich to Dresden route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BUSSONE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Zürich to Dresden?
The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Dresden at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Dresden?
A bus trip from Zürich to Dresden produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Zürich to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Zürich to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zürich to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/01

R 1 023

27/01

R 584

Today

R 788

29/01

R 1 161

30/01

R 587

31/01

No data

01/02

R 776

02/02

R 550

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Dresden was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 550

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 550 to R 1 821 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 550, which is on 2026-02-02.