How to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden

There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is a bus with an average price of CHF44.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Dresden:

A bus is CHF50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average CHF94.

A bus is CHF59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average CHF103.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

Bus takes on average 10h 4m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Dresden is approximately 323 miles (520 km).

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Dresden is:

• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Dresden:

• Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Dresden, Neustadt Exit.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Buzz, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dresden by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Dresden by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Dresden with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Buzz.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB).

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dresden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dresden, you can explore the Zwinger Palace, an iconic Baroque complex with museums and art collections, and visit the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed Lutheran church offering panoramic city views from its dome. Experience performances at the Semper Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture. Discover history at Dresden Castle, which houses museums and the famous Green Vault. Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, a scenic promenade along the Elbe River known as the Balcony of Europe.

A 2 to 3-day trip is ideal for exploring Dresden, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and the Semper Opera House, as well as enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe River.