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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 16 atDeparture city: DresdenDeparture location: Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Arrival time: May 16 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-StraßeOperated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 16 atDeparture city: DresdenDeparture location: Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Arrival time: May 17 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Bensberg UOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 16 atDeparture city: DresdenDeparture location: Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Arrival time: May 16 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Operated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Dresden to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $60 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-05-19.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Dresden to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dresden to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dresden to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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