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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne
Composite routes from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 54 min
Car
Other
3 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
6 h 1 min
3 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
4 h 12 min
Train, Plane
4 h 48 min
Train, Plane
Route Navigator Dresden Hauptbahnhof - Cologne
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130 м
130 м
Turn right onto Ammonstraße
Ammonstraße, 2 km 687 м
2 km 687 м
Turn left onto Schweriner Straße and drive toward Meißen, Messe/Sportpark
Schweriner Straße, Meißen, Messe/Sportpark, 1 km 963 м
1 km 963 м
Continue onto Hamburger Straße
Hamburger Straße, 4 km 658 м
4 km 658 м
Turn left and take A 4 toward Berlin, Görlitz, Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prag
Berlin, Görlitz, Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prag, A 4, 1 km 222 м
1 km 222 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prag
Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prag, A 4, 273 km 744 м
273 km 744 м
Keep right and drive toward Herleshausen, Opel, Burgberg
Herleshausen, Opel, Burgberg, 232 м
232 м
Keep left
450 м
450 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Wommen
Wommen, A 4, 51 km 413 м
51 km 413 м
Keep right onto A 4 and take A 7, B 454 toward Frankfurt, Würzburg, Kirchheim
Frankfurt, Würzburg, Kirchheim, A 7, B 454, 1 km 647 м
1 km 647 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Frankfurt, Gießen, Würzburg, Fulda
Frankfurt, Gießen, Würzburg, Fulda, A 7, 3 km 288 м
3 km 288 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Basel, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Gießen
Basel, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Gießen, 60 km 527 м
60 km 527 м
Keep right and take A 480 toward Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen
Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen, A 480, 14 km 271 м
14 km 271 м
Keep right onto Gießener Ring and take A 45, B 49, B 429 toward Dortmund, Limburg, Wetzlar, Wettenberg
Gießener Ring, Dortmund, Limburg, Wetzlar, Wettenberg, A 45, B 49, B 429, 372 м
372 м
Continue onto Gießener Ring toward B 429
Gießener Ring, B 429, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Gießener Ring
Gießener Ring, 5 km 520 м
5 km 520 м
Keep right onto B 49 and take B 49 toward Limburg, Wetzlar
Limburg, Wetzlar, B 49, 7 km 693 м
7 km 693 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 78 km 415 м
78 km 415 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach, Kreuztal, Wenden
Köln, Gummersbach, Kreuztal, Wenden, A 4, 186 м
186 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 412 м
412 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 421 м
421 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 65 km 963 м
65 km 963 м
Keep right and drive toward Messe / Deutz
Messe / Deutz, 186 м
186 м
Keep right
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215 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34
Airlines
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79
Plane from Dresden Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$508.90
Plane from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
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 Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$127.23–$139.95
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Borsdorf(Sachs)
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dresden to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.94
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $30.71 and takes 7h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $97.83 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct train between Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Cologne?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 1m.
How far is it from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
The distance between Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Cologne is 553 km. The road distance is 571.4 km.
How do I travel from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 1m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train from?
Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Train, bus or fly from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
The best way to get from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 1m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $358.70 and takes 4h 39m.
Where does the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train arrive?
Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Can I drive from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
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Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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