The average train between Dresden Hbf and Köln Hbf takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden Hbf to Köln 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.
Trains run hourly between Dresden Hbf and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden Hbf is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden Hbf to Köln Hbf? 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 Dresden Hbf to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Leipzig Hbf station, Erfurt Hbf station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Dresden Hbf to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden Hbf to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Dresden Hbf and Köln Hbf is 474 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 35m.