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Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

7h 15m
Duration
669 km
Distance
€156
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
6h 18m
€116–479

Dresden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dresden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 668.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 18m.

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