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Cologne to Dresden Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dresden Hbf takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Dresden 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 35m
Duration
669 km
Distance
€138
Average price
Every 4 hours
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 Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
6h 31m
€117–406

Cologne to Dresden Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dresden 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 Dresden Hbf at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 668.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 6h 31m.

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