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Basel → Dresden

Dresden → Basel ⇄
1 a dayfastest 9h50ÖBBNight train

Direct trains · no change

  • 20:17 → 07:06+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Dresden Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    10h4911 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 24 Oct, Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 20:37 → 07:06+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Dresden Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    10h2911 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 21:16 → 07:06+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Dresden Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    9h5011 stops
    Runs: Mon–Fri (some weeks)ÖBB ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (czptt, de_delfi, de_rv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

No nonstop flight: the direct train is the only no-change way
Train · fastest direct10h02
  • To Basel SBB1 min
  • Before departure10 min
  • NJ 404599h50
  • From Dresden Hbf1 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance.