The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dresden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Dresden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Dresden to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Cologne is 475.1 km. The road distance is 735 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 7h.