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Cologne to Dessau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dessau takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 14m
Duration
609 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain train S2
6h 13m
€102–226

Cologne to Dessau train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Dessau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Dessau at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 13m.

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