What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dessau?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dessau is to bus and train via Leverkusen which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Dessau?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dessau is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dessau?

The distance between Cologne and Dessau is 609 km. The road distance is 495.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Dessau without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dessau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 9m and costs €60 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Dessau?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cologne to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dessau train from?

Cologne to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Dessau train arrive?

Cologne to Dessau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Dessau is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Cologne to Dessau.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Dessau?

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Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 230+ hotels available in Dessau.

Cologne to Dessau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Dessau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
6h 9m
€62–183
Bus, train via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Dessau Hbftrain Re13 / ...
9h 45m
€43–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain Re13 / ...
6h 10m
Drive 495.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Dessaucar 495.6 km
4h 23m
€71–102
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 51m
€90–298
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Köthentrain 55
6h 14m
€75–90
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
4h 26m
€117–247
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 17m
€105–356
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
5h 52m
€105–437
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 28m
€106–347
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
6h 3m
€181–418

Cologne to Dessau by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.2 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dessau Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 9m.

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