What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden-Neustadt Station and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden-Neustadt Station station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden-Neustadt Station and Cologne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 16m.

Where do I catch the Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station bus from?

Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station train from?

Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 7m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €450 and takes 4h 43m.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

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

Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station

Q: How far is it from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Dresden-Neustadt Station and Cologne Central Station is 547 km. The road distance is 571.4 km.

Q: How long does it take to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 10 ways to get from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station by plane, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 16m
€129–403
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Colognerideshare 569.8 km
7h 35m
€29
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
7h 7m
€131–590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
9h 34m
€46–87
Drive 571.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Stationcar 571.4 km
4h 51m
€81–117
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
4h 43m
€155–446
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 32m
€151–424
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 1m
€97–353
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 28m
€121–380
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
7h 16m
€120–550

Dresden-Neustadt Station to Cologne Central Station by train

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Distance: 547.5 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Dresden-Neustadt Station, Germany and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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