The average train between Cologne and Meissen takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Meissen. 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Meissen. 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 Meissen at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Meissen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Cologne to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Coswig Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Meissen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Meissen is 456.6 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, and Coswig Bahnhof in around 7h 45m.