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 €50 - €85 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dessau to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €100.

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 Koeln Hbf via Guesten, Sangerhausen, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Dessau to Cologne?

The distance between Dessau and Cologne is 622 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 and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Dessau Hbf station.

Where does the Dessau to Cologne train arrive?

Dessau to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Guesten station.

Can I drive from Dessau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Cologne is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Dessau to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dessau to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dessau to Cologne by train, bus, train (Eurostar), or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Guestentrain Rb
2. Take the train from Guesten to Magdeburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
8h 2m
Train, bus via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Guestentrain Rb
2. Take the train from Guesten to Magdeburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus
10h 24m
€50–83
Train
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Guestentrain Rb
2. Take the train from Guesten to Sangerhausentrain Re
3. Take the train from Sangerhausen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
10h 22m
€106–186
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Colognecar 488.2 km
4h 31m
€69–99

Dessau to Cologne by train

79Weekly Trains

10h 22mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dessau to Cologne.

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Distance: 622.5 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Koeln Hbf via Guesten, Sangerhausen, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 22m.

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