How to Travel from
Cologne to Dresden
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Cologne, Germany → Dresden, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Dresden
Composite routes from Cologne to Dresden
Cheapest
4 h 57 min
Car
571 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
3 h 39 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $225.45
7 h 6 min
474 km.
from $134.78
3 h 45 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $213.21
4 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $158.89
5 h 8 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $182.51
Route Navigator Cologne - Dresden
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 811 м
1 km 811 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 332 м
61 km 332 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 186 м
186 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 169 м
78 km 169 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 304 м
304 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau
Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 10 km 512 м
10 km 512 м
Keep left onto Gießener Ring and take A 485 toward Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg
Gießener Ring, Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg, A 485, 6 km 674 м
6 km 674 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod
Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod, B 49, 181 м
181 м
Turn slight right onto Grünberger Straße
Grünberger Straße, 8 km 721 м
8 km 721 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg
Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg, A 5, 66 km 539 м
66 km 539 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld, A 4, 325 km 906 м
325 km 906 м
Keep right and take B 6 toward Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ
Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 611 м
2 km 611 м
Turn right onto Meißner Landstraße and take B 6 toward Zentrum, GVZ
Meißner Landstraße, Zentrum, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 466 м
2 km 466 м
Continue onto Hamburger Straße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur
Hamburger Straße, VW-Manufaktur, 1 km 177 м
1 km 177 м
Continue onto Schäferstraße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum
Schäferstraße, VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum, 1 km 475 м
1 km 475 м
Turn sharp left onto Hertha-Lindner-Straße
Hertha-Lindner-Straße, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Ostra-Allee
Ostra-Allee, 320 м
320 м
Turn right onto Kleine Brüdergasse
Kleine Brüdergasse, 157 м
157 м
Turn left onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 62 м
62 м
Turn right onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 119 м
119 м
Turn right onto Schössergasse
Schössergasse, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Rosmaringasse
Rosmaringasse, 11 м
11 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$559.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$508.90
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Borsdorf(Sachs)
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
6 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$95.42
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$48.35
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dresden?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $41.30 and takes 5h 58m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Dresden?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $97.83 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Dresden?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Dresden central station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dresden?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.
How far is it from Cologne to Dresden?
The distance between Cologne and Dresden is 553 km. The road distance is 594.2 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Dresden without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Dresden?
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Dresden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Dresden bus from?
Cologne to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Dresden train from?
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Dresden?
The best way to get from Cologne to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $358.70 and takes 5h 12m.
Where does the Cologne to Dresden bus arrive?
Cologne to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Where does the Cologne to Dresden train arrive?
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Dresden?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Dresden is 594 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cologne to Dresden.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Dresden?
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Where can I stay near Dresden?
There are 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Dresden?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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