Cologne to Bautzen Trains

Cologne to Bautzen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bautzen takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bautzen. 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 24m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €169
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...

7h 22m

€129–272

Cologne to Bautzen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:18 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
Show more

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