Bus from Cologne to Dresden: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on September 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Cheapest
Flixbus
Bensberg Busbahnhof
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixbus
Leverkusen (Mitte Station)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixbus
Leverkusen (Mitte Station)
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:16 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Dresden

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 262, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
9h 25mAverage Duration
467 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceMAD 262 - MAD 1,367Average Duration9h 25m
12kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceMAD 143 - MAD 3,292Average Duration7h 16m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dresden by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Dresden?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Dresden start from MAD 262. The average price for this route is around MAD 473. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Dresden?

    The average bus travel time from Cologne to Dresden is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 467 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Dresden route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Dresden?

    The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Dresden at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Dresden?

    A bus trip from Cologne to Dresden generates an estimated 11.6651 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-02
MAD 285
09-03
MAD 370
Today
MAD 434
09-05
No data
09-06
MAD 400
09-07
No data
09-08
MAD 222
09-09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on Sep 8, 2026 with a price of MAD 222

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Dresden, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 222 to MAD 674 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 222 which is on 2026-09-08.

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