How to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Dresden

Omio 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)

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Driving

$138

Average price

$58

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Cheapest

$248

Average price

$213

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 47m

Average total duration

9h 17m

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30m

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11h 16m

Average total duration

10h 46m

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30m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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8h 35m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Malta Air

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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 $138 (€112).

A bus is $191 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average $248 (€202).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 17m.

Bus takes on average 10h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Dresden

How to get from Copenhagen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM11h55
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM11h55
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6707
    11:35 AM1h25
    Copenhagen Airport
    1:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $1991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 1179 · ICE 605 · RJ 179
    9:53 AM11h14
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:07 PMDresden Hbf
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · ICE 901 · RJX 251
    3:53 PM16h14
    Copenhagen Central Station
    8:07 AMDresden Hbf
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · RJ 387
    3:53 PM17h14
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:07 AMDresden Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM12h30
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:40 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM12h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:55 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:20 PM11h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    2:35 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83302+Deutsche BahnIC 2271 · 16527
    12:20 PM6h14
    Copenhagen Airport
    6:34 PMDresden Hbf
    $2921One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83302+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
    12:20 PM4h08
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1673+Deutsche BahnIC 2179
    8:20 AM8h08
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:28 PMDresden Hbf
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Dresden.

FAQs
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 $58 (€47).

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 $138 (€112).

A bus is $191 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average $248 (€202).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 17m.

Bus takes on average 10h 46m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Dresden is approximately 323 miles (520 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Dresden is:
  • Around 14 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, Buzz 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:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Buzz.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with 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.
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