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Dresden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Cologne takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

6h 45m
Duration
669 km
Distance
€150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 50
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
6h 9m
€124–282

Dresden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 668.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 9m.

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