The average train between Cologne and Pirna takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Pirna. 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 Pirna. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Pirna at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Pirna station via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Pirna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Pirna is 489.3 km. The road distance is 703 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–600 and the journey takes 7h 27m.