What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirna?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirna?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Köln Neumarkt and arriving at Pirna Dresdner Straße via Bensberg bus station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and DD Prohlis Kaufpark Nickern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pirna?

The distance between Cologne and Pirna is 686 km. The road distance is 588 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Pirna without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Pirna?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cologne to Pirna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna bus from?

Cologne to Pirna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna train from?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Pirna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 11h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna bus arrive?

Cologne to Pirna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna train arrive?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pirna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pirna is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Pirna.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Pirna?

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Where can I stay near Pirna?

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Cologne to Pirna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Pirna by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 3m
€119–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central stationbus N20
11h 2m
€50–75
Drive 588 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pirnacar 588 km
5h 2m
€87–126
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
6h 2m
€149–447
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
7h 59m
€122–272
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Flx30
7h 59m
€66–103
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 7m
€144–378
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 21m
€127–409
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 34m
€105–314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 22m
€123–356

Cologne to Pirna by train

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Distance: 685.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Pirna, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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