What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Cathedral and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Dresden. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Cathedral and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Dresden is 670 km. The road distance is 568.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Dresden bus from?

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Dresden train from?

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg bus station, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €450 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Dresden bus arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Dresden train arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Cathedral to Dresden is 568 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden?

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

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
6h 29m
€110–518
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Dresdenrideshare 567 km
6h 6m
€19–40
Bus via Bensberg bus station
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central stationbus N20
9h 26m
€45–80
Drive 568.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Dresdencar 568.1 km
4h 56m
€82–118
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
6h 36m
€156–448
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51 / ...
7h 21m
€120–550
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 29m
€120–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 32m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 37m
€132–411
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 43m
€162–425
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
5h
€98–352
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 35m
€129–385

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden by foot and train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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