The average train between Cologne and Riesa takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Riesa. 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 hourly between Cologne and Riesa. 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 Riesa at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Riesa? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Riesa. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Riesa station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Cologne to Riesa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Riesa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Riesa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Riesa is 444.4 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 54m.