Dresden to Cologne Trains

Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. 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.

6h 46m
Duration: 669 km
Distance: €151
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

6h 54m

€117–520

Dresden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

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

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:15 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 59m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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