Dresden to Cologne Trains

Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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
Duration: 669 km
Distance: €147
Average price: Hourly
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 18m

€115–298

Dresden to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:12 PM → 7:14 AM
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9h 2m • 3 changes
11:12 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 14m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 14m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 14m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 14m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Erfurt

Dresden to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:12 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day

11:12 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

8:12 AM → 3:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

8:12 AM → 3:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbf

Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Erfurt

Dresden to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:12 PM → 7:14 AMArrives next day

11:12 PM → 9:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

8:12 AM → 3:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

8:12 AM → 3:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM

5:00 AM → 11:14 AM

6:12 AM → 12:14 PM

8:11 AM → 2:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbf

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Train trips from Dresden

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

10:12 PM → 7:14 AM
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11:12 PM → 9:14 AM
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