The average train between Dachau and Cologne takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dachau to Cologne. 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 3 hours between Dachau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dachau is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dachau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dachau station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Dachau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Dachau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Dachau to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dachau and Cologne is 439 km. The road distance is 598 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 9m.