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Eight ways to Travel from Cologne to Meissen

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Cheapest
By car (583 km)
4 h 51 min
583 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Meissen (Dresden International Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 51 min
583 km.
from $7.60
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 33 min
455 km.
from $235.34
Train via Frankfurt am Main
7 h 43 min
456 km.
from $143.96
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
4 h 23 min
455 km.
from $232.20
Bus, Plane
5 h 18 min
455 km.
from $167.93
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
6 h 6 min
455 km.
from $192.40

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,272.26

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$496.18
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$356.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Riesa
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$114.50–$127.23

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Wurzen to Riesa
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Wurzen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Train from Wurzen to Riesa
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Meissen is to bus which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Meissen is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $119.57 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leverkusen, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Wilsdruff Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Frankfurt and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Meissen?

The distance between Cologne and Meissen is 579 km. The road distance is 581.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Meissen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Meissen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Meissen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Meissen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Meissen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 11h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $347.83 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Meissen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Meissen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Meissen is 581 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cologne to Meissen.

Where can I stay near Meissen?

There are 1152+ hotels available in Meissen. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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