Cologne to Dresden Bus

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Cologne to Dresden Route Summary

Cologne to Dresden bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 14 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cologne bus station at 00:45h, arriving at Dresden bus station at 09:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:15h, arriving at 06:40h the following day.
Departure station and country CologneGermany
Arrival station and country DresdenGermany
Travel Distance 358 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 55min
Total Departures 14
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $27
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Getting from Cologne and Dresden by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Dresden is 358 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 01:10 has a travel time of 07:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Dresden earlier, there are 4 night buses from Cologne to Dresden. The overnight buses depart between 20:40 and 21:15 and arrive at 06:40 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Dresden:
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Bus companies operating the Cologne to Dresden route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1250 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cologne or Dresden bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Cologne

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cologne here

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  Dresden

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Dresden here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $27 (One-Way) or $54 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cologne to Dresden bus

Over 1250 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cologne to Dresden. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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