Cologne to Dresden Trains

Cologne to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dresden takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 669 km
Distance: €149
Average price: Every 4 hours
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 Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50

6h 31m

€124–256

Cologne to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:45 PM → 7:45 PM
6h • 1 change
3:45 PM → 9:45 PM
6h • 1 change
5:45 PM → 11:45 PM
6h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Dresden train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:45 PM → 7:45 PM

3:45 PM → 9:45 PM

5:45 PM → 11:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:43 AM

7:45 AM → 1:44 PM

9:45 AM → 3:43 PM

11:45 AM → 5:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

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