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Dresden to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Köln Hbf takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. 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 5m
Duration
670 km
Distance
€146
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
6h 35m
€106–247

Dresden to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 670 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 35m.

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