- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
Flights from Copenhagen to Dresden depart on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 323 miles (520 km) distance in 1h 25m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 323 miles (520 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Flights per day 14 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$355
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Copenhagen to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Dresden will cost around $355 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 53 flights that leave Copenhagen for Dresden onFri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct flights cover the 520 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 29 the longest flights will take 4 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 6707
EC5262+
21870 · IC 2177
EC5262+
21854 · IC 2175
U25262+
21854 · IC 2175
U25262+
21870 · IC 2177
FR 6707
LH833 · LH62
LH831 · LH68
LH2441+
LH2124
SK1677+
21894 · RJ 177Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$250 Average price | $139 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Dresden:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $192 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average $250 (€202).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Dresden flights for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2447 · LH95 · LH64 | 6:00 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h25 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH833 · LH62 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 4h10 | 10:20 AM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH833 · LH64 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h15 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH833 · LH66 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 11h55 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH833 · LH178+ 21862 · RJ 175 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 6h57 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH833 · LH180+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h18 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH833 · LH178+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 6:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h18 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC5262+ 21862 · RJ 175 | 7:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 5h27 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC5262+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 7:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 6h48 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC5262+ 21854 · IC 2175 | 7:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 4h48 | 12:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK1673+ 21862 · RJ 175 | 8:20 AM Copenhagen Airport | 4h47 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK1673+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 8:20 AM Copenhagen Airport | 6h08 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK1673+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 8:20 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h08 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH2439 · LH101 · LH64 | 8:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 5h45 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2439+ LH4064+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 8:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 12h27 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2439+ LH4064+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 8:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h27 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2439+ LH4064+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 8:40 AM Copenhagen Airport | 10h27 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW9243 · EW9046+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:05 AM Copenhagen Airport | 12h02 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW9243 · EW9046+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 9:05 AM Copenhagen Airport | 10h02 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW9243 · EW9046+ 21918 · IC 2273 | 9:05 AM Copenhagen Airport | 11h29 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
FR 7953 | 9:45 AM Copenhagen Airport | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH825 · LH64 | 10:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 4h15 | 2:25 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH825 · LH66 | 10:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 7h55 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH825 · LH186+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 10:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 10h57 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH825 · LH186+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 10:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 6h57 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH825 · LH186+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 10:10 AM Copenhagen Airport | 8h57 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH827 · LH66 | 12:25 PM Copenhagen Airport | 5h40 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH827 · LH112+ LH2128 | 12:25 PM Copenhagen Airport | 6h45 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH827 · LH192+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:25 PM Copenhagen Airport | 8h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH827 · LH114+ LH2128 | 12:25 PM Copenhagen Airport | 6h45 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH827 · LH192+ 21918 · IC 2273 | 12:25 PM Copenhagen Airport | 8h09 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH2441+ LH2128 | 12:40 PM Copenhagen Airport | 6h30 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2441 · LH1946+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:40 PM Copenhagen Airport | 8h27 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SK1677+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 12:55 PM Copenhagen Airport | 4h12 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK1677+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:55 PM Copenhagen Airport | 8h12 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK1677+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 12:55 PM Copenhagen Airport | 6h12 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FR 6707 | 2:20 PM Copenhagen Airport | 1h25 | 3:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH829 · LH68 | 2:40 PM Copenhagen Airport | 8h35 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH829 · LH66 | 2:40 PM Copenhagen Airport | 3h25 | 6:05 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83302+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 3:45 PM Copenhagen Airport | 5h22 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
D83302+ 21918 · IC 2273 · 16531 | 3:45 PM Copenhagen Airport | 4h49 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4083+ LH121 · LH68 | 5:10 PM Copenhagen Airport | 6h05 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH831 · LH68 | 6:55 PM Copenhagen Airport | 4h20 | 11:15 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
World-famous treasury in Dresden Castle displaying exquisite jewels, goldsmith works, and court treasures of the Saxon rulers.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a refined riverside setting.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic, with some of Dresden’s most iconic urban views.
Dresden’s traditional central square, important for city life, markets, and seasonal events such as the famous Striezelmarkt.
Historic bridge with superb old town skyline views, especially popular for sunrise, sunset, and riverfront photography.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus, and marzipan, protected as a Dresden specialty and especially famous during Advent.
Traditional Saxon sheet cake with layers of dough, quark filling, and a custardy egg-butter topping; one of Dresden’s best-known pastries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, often served with red cabbage and dumplings; a classic regional comfort dish found in traditional inns.
Established upscale seafood and fine-dining restaurant near the Frauenkirche, known for polished service and an elegant setting.
Well-known historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive atmospheric cellar near the old town landmarks.
Popular Bavarian beer hall in central Dresden with hearty German dishes, Augustiner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly to staff.
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