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 zł 295.

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

A bus is zł 231 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average zł 526.

A bus is zł 1,772 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Dresden costing on average zł 2,066.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 2m.

Bus takes on average 12h 11m.

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 10 buses per day.
• Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, metronom to go to Dresden by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Eurowings, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Buzz to go to Dresden by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Dresden by bus.

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.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Munich. 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.