The average train between Cologne and Pirna takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Pirna. 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 4 hours between Cologne and Pirna. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Pirna at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Pirna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Pirna station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Pirna is 489.3 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 3m.