What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €150 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Siegburg/Bonn, Frankfurt and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden is 480 km. The road distance is 564 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden without a car is to train via Bad Hersfeld which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Siegburg/Bonn station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can train via Bad Hersfeld, which costs €100 - €550 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden is 564 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
5h 20m
€159–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dresden central stationbus 264 / ...
9h 45m
€50–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 12m
Train via Bad Hersfeld
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain 50
3. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 39m
€107–543
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3h 43m
€98–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 39m
€152–420
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 41m
€123–562
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Dresdenrideshare 564 km
4h 54m
Drive 564 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresdencar 564 km
4h 54m
€80–115

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden by train

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Distance: 480.2 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Eurowings, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Siegburg/Bonn, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 7h 39m.

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