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Cologne to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dresden takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Dresden. 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 22m
Duration
669 km
Distance
€143
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
6h 38m
€118–309

Cologne to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Dresden. 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 Dresden at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 668.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 38m.

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