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ITCopenhagen to Dresden Train & Bus Tickets
From Copenhagen (Denmark) to Dresden (Germany) · about 520 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Copenhagen to Dresden, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €37.96 for travel on 15 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) | €35.98 for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 14 h 07 min (8 journeys) | about 13 h 20 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Copenhagen to Dresden: what to expect
Copenhagen and Dresden are about 520 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Denmark to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 520 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Copenhagen–Dresden tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Dresden
- Dresden's Striezelmarkt is considered the first genuine Christmas market in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Dresden's first railway opened in 1839, connecting the city directly to Leipzig. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Dresden is one of Europe's greenest cities, with 62% of its area made up of green spaces and forests. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Copenhagen to Dresden
How long does the journey from Copenhagen to Dresden take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 14 h 07 min by train and about 13 h 20 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 27 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Copenhagen to Dresden?
The lowest fare seen recently is €35.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €37.96. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Copenhagen to Dresden?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €37.96 and the lowest bus fare €35.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Copenhagen to Dresden?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.