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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Cathedral and Dresden takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 33m
Duration
670 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
6h 36m
€110–244

Cologne Cathedral to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Cathedral and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Cathedral is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 670.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 36m.

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