The average train between Dresden and Kerpen takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden to Kerpen. 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 every 2 hours between Dresden and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 50m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Kerpen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Leipzig Hbf station, Erfurt Hbf station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Dresden to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Dresden and Kerpen is 493.4 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kerpen Sindorf via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h.