What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Köln Hbf?

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

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Köln Hbf?

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.

How far is it from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Dresden and Köln Hbf is 551 km. The road distance is 570.4 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Köln Hbf bus from?

Dresden to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Köln Hbf train from?

Dresden to Köln Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €450 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Dresden to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Dresden to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Dresden to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Dresden to Köln Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Köln Hbf is 570 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Dresden to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Köln Hbf?

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

Dresden to Köln Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Köln Hbf 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 26m
€130–405
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Colognerideshare 569.8 km
7h 7m
€29
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 43m
€118–581
Bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
8h 29m
€45–85
Drive 570.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Köln Hbfcar 570.4 km
4h 52m
€82–118
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
4h 50m
€156–448
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 39m
€162–436
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
€97–351
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 31m
€121–388
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
7h 16m
€120–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 28m

Dresden to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 551.4 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Köln Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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