What is the travel distance from Dresden to Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 295 miles (476 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dresden to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Dresden to Cologne start their journey at Neustadt and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main 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 Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lanxess Arena, Roman Praetorium, Volksgarten, Cologne Zoo and Twelve Romanesque churches.

Bus Dresden to Cologne from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	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	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 45m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	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

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 10m	7:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 45m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	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

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	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 45m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 43m	6:53pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
	11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 45m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 51m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 55m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
10:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	7h 25m	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Fastest
11:45am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 45m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 35m	3:35am	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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $111	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $317	Average Duration7h 52m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $64	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,365 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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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Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Cologne?

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden to Cologne by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$32

11/17

$37

Today

No data

11/19

$36

11/20

$33

11/21

$41

11/22

$29

11/23

$39

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $77 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 $29 which is on 2025-11-22.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 10m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 52m	Avg Price$86	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures5