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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €326.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€77 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €466 Average price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Dresden to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Dresden to Cologne.
There are 3 travel options from Dresden to Cologne: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $214 (€193) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $240 (€216) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€25).
The fastest way from Dresden to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Getting to Cologne by bus takes 8 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h 54 min.
The Dresden to Cologne distance is around 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Cologne is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from 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 Dresden to Cologne:
- Most travelers take a train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Cologne:
- You can travel by bus between Dresden and Cologne with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Dresden to Cologne tickets for $25 (€23) on Omio.
- You can travel from Dresden to Cologne by flight with Eurowings or Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $200 (€180) with Eurowings from Dresden to Cologne.
- You can travel to Cologne from Dresden by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with FlixTrain from Dresden to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Cologne with FlixBus.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Cologne with FlixTrain.
Direct services to Cologne 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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