- Distance: 681.8 km
- Duration: 7h 17m
The average train between Cologne and Dresden takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dresden station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Book your Cologne to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Dresden is 475.1 km. The road distance is 682 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 7h 19m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.
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