The average train between Cologne and Dachau takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Dachau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Dachau at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dachau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Cologne to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Dachau is 439 km. The road distance is 591 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 27m.