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Cologne to Saxony trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Saxony takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Saxony. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
550 km
Distance
€118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
4h 59m
€97–205

Cologne to Saxony train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Saxony. 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 Saxony at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 43m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Saxony? 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.

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  • Distance: 549.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 59m.

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