Dresden to Cologne Trains

Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 7h 3m 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 3m
Duration: 669 km
Distance: €140
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

best

Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

6h 19m

€109–306

Dresden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:12 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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