The average train between Dessau and Cologne takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Dessau 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 once daily between Dessau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 11:19 PM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Cologne station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Dessau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Dessau to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dessau and Cologne is 380.9 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Köln Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 6m.