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The average train between Dessau and Cologne takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Magdeburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Dessau and Cologne is 380.9 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Köln Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 56m.
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