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Dessau to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Cologne takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration
499 km
Distance
€108
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain train Re13 / ...
  2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
6h 4m
€90–215

Dessau to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dessau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dessau to Cologne? 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.

Map of how to get from Dessau to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 498.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Köln Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 4m.

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