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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €406.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€84 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €433 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Dresden
Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Dresden.
There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Dresden: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Dresden from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Dresden:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $24 (€22) from Cologne to Dresden.
Taking a train costs $199 (€179) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $221 (€199).
The fastest way from Cologne to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dresden that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 5 min of travel time.
Getting to Dresden by train takes 5 h 44 min on average.
Dresden is approximately 295 miles (475 km) away from Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Dresden is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 4 flights a day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Dresden:
- Most travelers catch their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Dresden:
- You can go to Dresden from Cologne by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $24 (€22) with FlixBus from Cologne to Dresden on Omio.
- You can travel to Dresden from Cologne by flight with Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $221 (€199) with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Cologne to Dresden.
- You can go to Dresden from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You'll see cheap train tickets for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Dresden on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Dresden with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Dresden with.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Dresden with FlixTrain.
Direct services to Dresden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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