The train between Cologne and Dresden takes 6h 33m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Cologne and Dresden. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dresden station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Dresden is 475.1 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 6h 33m.