Bus Tickets from Dresden to Cologne

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Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 11
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
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$26 - US$67Average Duration9h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$15 - US$280Average Duration7h 13m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$32 - US$68Average Duration5h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dresden to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
5h 40mAverage Duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dresden to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure10:45am
Distance463 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Dresden to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dresden - Cologne

  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
10-04
US$50
10-05
US$122
Today
US$41
10-07
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10-08
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10-09
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10-10
US$30
10-11
US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$30

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 US$30 to US$137 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 US$30 which is on 2025-10-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dresden to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dresden to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Dresden to Cologne?

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