Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on July 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on July 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on July 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 25m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 25m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 25m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 25m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just JP¥5,883, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

467 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceJP¥5,883 - JP¥25,666	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceJP¥3,765 - JP¥54,335	Average Duration7h 8m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Dresden and Cologne

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
C
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/513,097 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 13097 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at JP¥5,883

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Cologne start from JP¥5,883. The average price for this route is around JP¥8,079. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Dresden to Cologne is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 467 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dresden to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Cologne at 10:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Cologne?
A bus trip from Dresden to Cologne generates an estimated 11.6735 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07-27

JP¥8,211

07-28

JP¥8,017

Today

JP¥7,821

07-30

JP¥8,230

07-31

JP¥11,169

08-01

JP¥8,817

08-02

No data

08-03

JP¥8,032

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 29, 2026 with a price of JP¥7,821

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 JP¥7,821 to JP¥15,872 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 JP¥8,032 which is on 2026-08-03.