Dresden to Köln Hbf Trains

Dresden to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Köln Hbf takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Köln Hbf. 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 27m
Duration: 728 km
Distance: €160
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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6h 43m

€118–581

Dresden to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Dresden and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:00 PM → 11:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 11:37 AM
Arrives next day
16h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 5:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 11:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

3:00 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 37m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 5:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

3:00 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 37m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 5:38 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
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