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Dresden to Köln Hbf buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dresden and Köln Hbf takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 8h 14m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Dresden to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
580 km
Distance
€60
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Dresden to Köln Hbf bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Dresden and Köln Hbf. The service departs Dresden at 10:00 PM at night, which arrives into Köln Hbf at 06:14:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusRVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb11h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 580.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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