Cologne to Riesa Trains

Cologne to Riesa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Riesa takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Riesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration: 615 km
Distance: €133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...

5h 54m

€109–256

Cologne to Riesa train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Riesa. 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 Riesa at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:45 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 8:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 10:13 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes

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