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 which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 44m.

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 25m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Dessau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dessau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Dessau to Cologne?

The distance between Dessau and Cologne is 499 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 which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Dessau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Cologne bus from?

Dessau to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Dessau Hbf station.

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.

Train or bus from Dessau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dessau to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Dessau to Cologne bus arrive?

Dessau to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Where does the Dessau to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dessau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Cologne is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 4m
€85–208
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Herrenkrugtrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1327 / ...
9h 44m
€49–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbfbus Re13
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 45m
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Colognecar 488.2 km
4h 32m
€72–104
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 25m
€95–327
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 Hbftrain
4h 56m
€108–367
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 29m
€135–392
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
5h 14m
€135–277
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 52m
€133–362

Dessau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 498.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Köln Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dessau Hbf to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg Hbf and Magdeburg in around 7h 45m.

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