What is the cheapest way to get from Köthen to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Köthen to Dresden is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köthen to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Köthen to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Köthen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köthen and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Köthen to Dresden?

The distance between Köthen and Dresden is 191 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.

How do I travel from Köthen to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Köthen to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €35 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Köthen to Dresden?

The train from Köthen to Dresden Hbf takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Köthen to Dresden train from?

Köthen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köthen station.

Where does the Köthen to Dresden train arrive?

Köthen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Köthen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Köthen to Dresden is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Köthen to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Köthen to Dresden?

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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Köthen to Dresden - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 400 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Köthen to Dresden by train, car, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Köthen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
2h 6m
€35–70
Drive 169.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Köthen to Dresdencar 169.6 km
1h 40m
€25–36
Line 400 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köthen, Bärteichpromenade to Wolfenbus 400
2. Take the train from Wolfen(Bitterfeld) to Leipzig Hbftrain S2
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain
3h 55m

Köthen to Dresden by train

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.1 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köthen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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