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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dessau Hbf takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Dessau Hbf. 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 1m
Duration
609 km
Distance
€132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain train S2
6h 13m
€107–246

Cologne to Dessau Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Dessau Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Dessau Hbf at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 14m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Dessau Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 13m.

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