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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Riesa is to bus and train which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Riesa is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Riesa?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Riesa. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Riesa?

The distance between Cologne and Riesa is 615 km. The road distance is 545.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Riesa without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Cologne to Riesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Riesa train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Riesa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Riesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Riesa is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cologne to Riesa.

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

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Where can I stay near Riesa?

There are 364+ hotels available in Riesa.

Cologne to Riesa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Riesa by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h 51m
€110–277
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig central train stationbus 264 / ...
2. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain Re50
10h 41m
€52–87
Bus, train via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 29m
Drive 545.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Riesacar 545.2 km
5h 15m
€78–112
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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
4h 2m
€132–455
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 Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
4h 43m
€93–277
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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
4h 14m
€139–439
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 Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
5h 9m
€101–319
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/Halle Flughafen to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
4h 54m
€123–363

Cologne to Riesa by train

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Distance: 615.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 51m.

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