Cologne to Dresden Trains

Cologne to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dresden takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 45m
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

€110–516

Cologne to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:18 PM → 11:43 AM
Arrives next day
13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 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 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 15, 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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Frequently asked questions

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