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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dachau takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Dachau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
591 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Dachau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dachau. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Dachau at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 39m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Dachau? 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.

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  • Distance: 590.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–170 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.

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