Cologne to Dessau Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dessau Hbf takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 499 km
Distance: €82
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Magdeburg

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 19 / ...
Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain Re13 / ...

5h 35m

€41–168

Cologne to Dessau Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Dessau Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dessau Hbf at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:44 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
5h 25m • 1 change
11:27 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
6h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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