Dessau to Cologne Trains

Dessau to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dessau and Cologne takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 499 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...

6h 4m

€85–198

Dessau to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dessau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:58 AM → 9:15 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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