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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Dessau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Dessau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Dessau to Cologne?

The distance between Dessau and Cologne is 609 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dessau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Dessau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Cologne train from?

Dessau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.

Where does the Dessau to Cologne train arrive?

Dessau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dessau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Cologne is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Dessau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 31m
€72–202
Train, bus via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
9h 45m
€43–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 36m
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Colognecar 488.2 km
4h 29m
€69–99
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 22m
€97–308
Train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Köln Hbftrain 55
6h 38m
€50–140
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 23m
€184–367
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 40m
€119–241
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 13m
€119–322
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 9m
€118–393
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 30m
€119–356

Dessau to Cologne by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.2 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 31m.

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