Cologne to Bautzen Trains

Cologne to Bautzen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bautzen takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bautzen. 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 28m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €169
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...

7h 19m

€135–272

Cologne to Bautzen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bautzen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Bautzen train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 6:55 PM

1:45 PM → 9:18 PM

3:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM

7:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 6:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM

7:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 6:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM

7:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 6:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM

7:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 6:55 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM

7:45 AM → 3:18 PM

9:45 AM → 5:18 PM

11:45 AM → 7:18 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM

7:45 AM → 3:18 PM

9:45 AM → 5:18 PM

11:45 AM → 7:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bautzen, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt

Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Bautzen

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