The average train between Cologne and Dessau takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cologne to Dessau. 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 6 times a week between Cologne and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 11:01 PM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dessau station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Cologne to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dessau Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Dessau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Dessau is 380.9 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Dessau Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 33m.
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