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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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) | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Dresden Central Station | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $40
Flixbus Cologne Dresden recent customer reviews
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dresden by bus
What is the distance between Cologne and Dresden?
The distance covered from Cologne to Dresden is 476 km (295 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Dresden?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Neustadt, in Dresden.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $37To 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 $37 to $60 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 $37 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
