Bus Tickets from Dresden to Cologne

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Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße Cheapest
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Bensberg BusbahnhofFastest
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    		Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
    		HbfNo tags
    Flixbus
    		Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:20 PM CET.

    Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    5carpool per day
    5h 50mAverage Duration
    476 kmDistance
    20kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$40 - $161Average Duration9h 10m
    12kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$21 - $458Average Duration7h 52m
    11kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average Price$44 - $93Average Duration5h 50m
    20kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Cologne by bus

    1. What is the travel distance from Dresden to Cologne?

      Dresden and Cologne are 476 km (295 miles) apart.

    2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dresden to Cologne?

      Buses departing from Neustadt in Dresden will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    11-20
    $48
    11-21
    $68
    Today
    $54
    11-23
    $62
    11-24
    $49
    11-25
    $35
    11-26
    No data
    11-27
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    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $35

    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Cologne, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $35 to $154 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-25.

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