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What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Dresden?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Dresden from Cologne. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 45m
$36
$49
5
Train
6h 8m
$32
$50
230
Car
5h 40m
$44
$51
7
Flight
1h 5m
$111
$319
42

What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Cologne?

You can get to Dresden with just $32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $41
Sunday
from $43
Monday
from $42
Tuesday
from $38
Wednesday
from $36
Thursday
from $38
Friday
from $32

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    4:50 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 17m
    0
    11:38 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    9:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 19m
    0
    5:44 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    1:03 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    5:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $61
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Norwegian Air UK
    13h 35m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:10 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $186
  • Lufthansa
    4h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $306
  • Condor
    6h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:40 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $322

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 38m
    0
    12:17 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 15m
    0
    12:17 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:32 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 16m
    0
    3:34 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:50 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cologne
    11:40 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $64

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $111
  • Songbird Airways
    8h 55m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Songbird Airways
    Economy
    from $329
  • Air Via
    5h 55m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from $342

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 8m
    0
    5:31 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 10m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:30 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 19m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Cologne
    2:30 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $58
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Norwegian Air UK
    19h 50m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $228
  • Eurowings
    5h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:10 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $320
  • Lufthansa
    12h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $361

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 31m
    0
    7:33 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    7:04 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 55m
    0
    7:09 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    7:04 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $61
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 8m
    0
    5:31 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $66

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 40m
    0
    12:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:43 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 32m
    0
    12:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:35 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 43m
    0
    11:12 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cologne
    1:10 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $44
  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cologne
    7:20 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $45
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cologne
    1:20 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:40 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $188
  • Condor
    11h 10m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    5:00 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $328
  • Songbird Airways
    9h 25m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Songbird Airways
    Economy
    from $353

What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Cologne in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 4h 0m
Sunday
from 6h 10m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 5h 10m
Wednesday
from 9h 45m
Thursday
from 6h 8m
Friday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    4h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $306
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 25m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:15 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $405
  • Condor
    6h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:40 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $322
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 19m
    0
    5:44 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    1:03 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 51m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Cologne
    Ehrenfeld Train Station
    1:11 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $61
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 17m
    0
    11:38 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    9:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cologne
    11:40 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $64
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 16m
    0
    3:34 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:50 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 38m
    0
    12:17 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 15m
    0
    12:17 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:32 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $47
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $111
  • Air Via
    5h 55m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from $342
  • Songbird Airways
    8h 55m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Songbird Airways
    Economy
    from $329
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    5h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:10 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $320
  • Lufthansa
    12h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $361
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    13h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $364
  • Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Cologne
    2:30 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $58
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 8m
    0
    5:31 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 10m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:30 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 19m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 8m
    0
    5:31 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $66
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 19m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    11:39 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $66
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 59m
    0
    6:44 PM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    5:43 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $69
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:40 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $188
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55 PM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $370
  • Songbird Airways
    9h 25m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Songbird Airways
    Economy
    from $353
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cologne
    1:20 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 50m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:50 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $49
  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cologne
    1:10 PM
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $44
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 32m
    0
    12:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:35 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 40m
    0
    12:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:43 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 43m
    0
    11:12 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    6:40 AM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:25 PM
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cologne to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Dresden?

In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, while in Dresden you will be arriving at Train Station, Reitbahnstraße Bus Station or Reick Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dresden from Cologne? With 11 connections between 2 Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Dresden, you can pay as low as $32 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Dresden in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Dresden are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Dresden is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Freital, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dresden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Dresden?

The most popular companies between Cologne and Dresden, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, Norwegian Air UK and 6 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Dresden

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Dresden. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Dresden

How can I reach Dresden from Cologne?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Dresden from Cologne.

How far is Dresden from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne and Dresden is 294.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Dresden?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 81 kgs, and a flight 117 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden with just $32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dresden in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Cologne and to Dresden

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne and to Dresden. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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