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567 km.
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Cologne, Germany → Dresden, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Dresden

Composite routes from Cologne to Dresden

Cheapest
4 h 50 min
Car
567 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
3 h 39 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $225.45
7 h 6 min
474 km.
from $134.78
3 h 45 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $213.21
4 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $158.89
5 h 8 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $182.51

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 15m
3 times a day
$57.25–$82.70
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
KLM
Website
3h 13m
Every day
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website
3h 3m
Every day
$58.52–$559.79
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$95.42–$419.85
Train operators
Found: 10
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
NS
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$25.45–$62.34
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
32 min
Once daily
$31.81–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
31 min
5 times a day
$29.26–$33.08
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
9h 3m
3 times a week
$63.61–$203.56
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$13.99–$20.36
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
9h 3m
3 times a week
$55.98–$82.70
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
38 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.72–$19.08
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
9h 3m
6 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
45 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
8h 6m
Once daily
$62.34–$95.42
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 58m
4 times a day
$24.17–$48.35
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $41.30 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $97.83 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Dresden central station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dresden?

The distance between Cologne and Dresden is 553 km. The road distance is 594.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Dresden?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dresden bus from?

Cologne to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dresden train from?

Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Dresden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $358.70 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Dresden bus arrive?

Cologne to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne to Dresden train arrive?

Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Dresden is 594 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cologne to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Dresden?

Book your Cologne to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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