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Flights from Dresden to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 2h 42m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 42m
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Dresden to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey2h 42mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Dresden to Cologne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DRS Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Mon09:45 DRS10:30 MUC1h 00m connection11:30 MUC12:27 CGNLufthansa
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 42m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings
Mon10:15 DRS11:21 ZRH4h 39m connection16:00 ZRH17:02 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
5 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 6h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
474 km294 miles
Journey time
2h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneCologne vs Dresden
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
DRS → CGN

Flights from Dresden to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 474 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dresden and Cologne?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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