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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$138 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $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).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Dresden
How to get from Copenhagen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:45 AM11h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:45 AM11h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 670711:35 AM1h25Copenhagen Airport1:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
ECE 1179 · ICE 605 · RJ 1799:53 AM11h14Copenhagen Central Station9:07 PMDresden Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
ECE 399 · ICE 901 · RJX 2513:53 PM16h14Copenhagen Central Station8:07 AMDresden Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
ECE 399 · RJ 3873:53 PM17h14Copenhagen Central Station9:07 AMDresden Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 PM12h30København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:40 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM12h00København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro8:55 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM11h15København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro2:35 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit$691One-way1 transfer
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IC 2271 · 1652712:20 PM6h14Copenhagen Airport6:34 PMDresden Hbf$2921One-way2 transfers
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IC 217912:20 PM4h08Copenhagen Airport4:28 PMDresden Hbf$2941One-way1 transfer
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IC 21798:20 AM8h08Copenhagen Airport4:28 PMDresden Hbf$2941One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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