Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on November 22
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Cheapest
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Fastest
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Flixbus + Flixtrain
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden Central Station
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on November 27
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Bensberg Busbahnhof
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on November 28
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Cheapest
Bensberg Busbahnhof
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Fastest
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Dresden
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Dresden by bus
What is the distance between Cologne and Dresden?
About 295 miles (476 km) separate Cologne and Dresden.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Dresden?
If you're headed to Dresden from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Neustadt. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Dresden?
Once in Dresden, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Großer Garten, Frauenkirche, Dresden Castle, Kunsthofpassage and Brühl's Terrace.
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
$45
11/21
$46
Today
$38
11/23
No data
11/24
$26
11/25
No data
11/26
$26
11/27
$28
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $26
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Dresden, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $88 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Dresden?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $26
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
