Cologne to Dessau Trains

Cologne to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dessau takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Dessau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration: 609 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Hourly
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 Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2

6h 13m

€100–264

Cologne to Dessau train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Dessau at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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