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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 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.
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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.
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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 $26To 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 $42 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
