Cologne Central Station to Dresden Trains

Cologne Central Station to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Dresden takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station 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 37m
Duration: 670 km
Distance: €149
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50

6h 27m

€110–518

Cologne Central Station to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

9:18 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

9:51 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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