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 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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 1m
Duration: 670 km
Distance: €148
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 35m

€115–285

Dresden to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Dresden and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:11 PM → 10:14 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:12 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 2m • 3 changes
11:12 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:14 AM
8h 36m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 59m • 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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