The average train between Cologne and Riesa takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Riesa. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Riesa at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Riesa? 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 Riesa. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Riesa station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Cologne to Riesa train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Riesa train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Riesa train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Riesa is 444.4 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 34m.