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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m 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 Dresden to Copenhagen:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Copenhagen costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $228 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Copenhagen costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Copenhagen
How to get from Dresden to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:45 PM11h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:05 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:45 PM11h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:05 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 67081:00 PM1h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport2:25 PMCopenhagen Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2448 · 4440 · ECE 1198+
819067:22 PM16h16Dresden Hbf11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station$791One-way3 transfers
IC 2448 · 14442 · 14400 · 111527:22 PM16h48Dresden Hbf12:10 PMCopenhagen Central Station$791One-way6 transfers
RJ 870 · ECE 1196 · ICL 500466:02 AM11h58Dresden Hbf6:00 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM10h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:55 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM13h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:20 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM11h50Dresden, Bf Neustadt3:20 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$801One-way1 transfer
ICE 1652 · IC 2570+
U252678:11 AM11h24Dresden Hbf7:35 PMCopenhagen Airport$2111One-way2 transfers
ICE 1654 · ICE 604 · 21849+
U252676:11 AM13h24Dresden Hbf7:35 PMCopenhagen Airport$2181One-way3 transfers
ICE 1652 · IC 2570+
D833018:11 AM8h09Dresden Hbf4:20 PMCopenhagen Airport$2281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Copenhagen:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Copenhagen costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $228 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Copenhagen costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Copenhagen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bf Neustadt and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 0 direct trains per day with České dráhy (ČD), Danish Railways (DSB).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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