Dresden to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Cologne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
S$28
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
S$168
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
5 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
5 h 53 m
Trains on 12 Nov
114
Distance
475 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dresden to Cologne will cost around S$168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$28.

Fast trains

On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 114 trains from Dresden to Cologne, including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 53 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche Bahn16536 · S3 · ICE 273 · ICE 18
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 695 · ICE 524
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · IC 2238 · ICE 652
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn16500 · ICE 593 · ICE 728
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn16534 · ICE 699 · ICE 618
    2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Cologne

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Trains from Dresden to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$11 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 4h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
475 km
Average train duration
6h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
S$11
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 50m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Dresden to Cologne train times

The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain3:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
10h30
1:45 PM Cologne Hbf1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain3:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt
10h15
1:45 PM Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn16500 · ICE 593 · ICE 16104:15 AM Dresden Hbf
7h18
11:33 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn16500 · IC 2044 · ICE 9544:15 AM Dresden Hbf
7h57
12:12 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn16500 · ICE 593 · ICE 728
On time
4:15 AM Dresden Hbf
6h59
11:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 612
On time
6:11 AM Dresden Hbf
5h54
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · IC 2238 · ICE 652
On time
6:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h04
1:15 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2046
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
2:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 724
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 1518
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
1:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 952
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h12
2:12 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 952
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h18
2:18 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 724
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16506 · 16114 · ICE 6507:01 AM Dresden
8h14
3:15 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16506 · 16114 · ICE 6507:12 AM Dresden Hbf
8h03
3:15 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1652 · ICE 6108:01 AM Dresden
6h03
2:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1652 · ICE 1548:01 AM Dresden
6h42
2:43 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1652 · ICE 228
On time
8:01 AM Dresden
8h05
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 228
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h55
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 154
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h32
2:43 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 610
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
5h53
2:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 15168:51 AM Dresden
6h42
3:33 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2048
On time
8:51 AM Dresden
7h54
4:45 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2048 · ICE 9508:51 AM Dresden
7h24
4:15 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 720
On time
8:51 AM Dresden
6h23
3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 1516
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
3:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2048
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
4:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 720
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 950
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h15
4:15 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16510 · 16118 · ICE 5589:01 AM Dresden
8h14
5:15 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16510 · 16118 · ICE 5589:12 AM Dresden Hbf
8h03
5:15 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1650 · ICE 518
On time
10:01 AM Dresden
6h03
4:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1650 · ICE 2810:01 AM Dresden
8h05
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1650 · ICE 171610:01 AM Dresden
6h24
4:25 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 28
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h55
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 1716
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
4:25 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 518
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
5h53
4:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 151410:51 AM Dresden
6h42
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2440
On time
10:51 AM Dresden
7h54
6:45 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2440 · ICE 85810:51 AM Dresden
7h21
6:12 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 626
On time
10:51 AM Dresden
6h23
5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2440
On time
11:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
6:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 1514
On time
11:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 626
On time
11:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 858
On time
11:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h12
6:12 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16514 · 16122 · ICE 55611:01 AM Dresden
8h14
7:15 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16514 · 16122 · ICE 55611:12 AM Dresden Hbf
8h03
7:15 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain11:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
10h26
9:41 PM Cologne Hbf1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain11:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt
10h11
9:41 PM Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1558 · ICE 516
On time
12:01 PM Dresden
6h03
6:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1558 · ICE 1714
On time
12:01 PM Dresden
6h24
6:25 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1558 · ICE 2612:01 PM Dresden
8h05
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 26
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h55
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 516
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
5h53
6:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 1714
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h14
6:25 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 151212:51 PM Dresden
6h42
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2442
On time
12:51 PM Dresden
7h54
8:45 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 622
On time
12:51 PM Dresden
6h23
7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2442 · ICE 85612:51 PM Dresden
7h35
8:26 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 1512
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h33
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2442
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h45
8:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 622
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h14
7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 856
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h26
8:26 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1556 · ICE 514
On time
2:01 PM Dresden
6h03
8:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1556 · IC 2234 · ICE 5542:01 PM Dresden
7h13
9:14 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1556 · ICE 1252
On time
2:01 PM Dresden
6h42
8:43 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1556 · ICE 25682:01 PM Dresden
6h55
8:56 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · IC 2234 · ICE 554
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h03
9:14 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · ICE 1252
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h32
8:43 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · ICE 514
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
5h53
8:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · ICE 2568
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h45
8:56 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2444
On time
2:51 PM Dresden
7h54
10:45 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2444 · ICE 8542:51 PM Dresden
7h21
10:12 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 5282:51 PM Dresden
6h23
9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 854
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h12
10:12 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2444
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h45
10:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 528
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h14
9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16522 · 16130 · ICE 5523:01 PM Dresden
8h14
11:15 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16522 · 16130 · ICE 5523:12 PM Dresden Hbf
8h03
11:15 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1554 · S8 · ICE 512
On time
4:01 PM Dresden
6h03
10:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1554 · ICE 224:01 PM Dresden
8h05
12:06 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1554 · ICE 5264:01 PM Dresden
6h15
10:16 PM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 22
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h55
12:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 5124:11 PM Dresden Hbf
5h54
10:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 526
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h05
10:16 PM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · S8 · ICE 512
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
5h53
10:04 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2446 · ICE 8524:51 PM Dresden
7h22
12:13 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · IC 2446 · ICE 695 · ICE 5244:51 PM Dresden
6h48
11:39 PM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 695 · ICE 524
On time
5:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h39
11:39 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 852
On time
5:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h13
12:13 AM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 695 · ICE 524
On time
5:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h39
11:39 PM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1552 · ICE 5226:01 PM Dresden
6h30
12:31 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1552 · S8 · ICE 510
On time
6:01 PM Dresden
6h09
12:10 AM Cologne Hbf		3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · ICE 1552 · ICE 9206:01 PM Dresden
8h04
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1552 · ICE 522
On time
6:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h20
12:31 AM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1552 · ICE 920
On time
6:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h54
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1552 · S8 · ICE 510
On time
6:11 PM Dresden Hbf
5h59
12:10 AM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 10 · ICE 1970 · ICE 1540
On time
8:38 PM Dresden
9h37
6:15 AM Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 10 · S2 · ICE 1970 · ICE 1540
On time
8:44 PM Dresden
9h31
6:15 AM Cologne Hbf		3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1970 · ICE 1540
On time
8:53 PM Dresden Hbf
9h22
6:15 AM Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16534 · ICE 699 · IC 604029:02 PM Dresden
8h42
5:44 AM Cologne-Ehrenfeld3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16534 · ICE 699 · IC 604029:12 PM Dresden Hbf
8h32
5:44 AM Cologne-Ehrenfeld2 changes
Deutsche Bahn16534 · ICE 699 · ICE 6189:12 PM Dresden Hbf
8h52
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16536 · S3 · ICE 273
On time
10:02 PM Dresden
11h04
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		5 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 7 · 16536 · S3 · ICE 27310:02 PM Dresden
9h38
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche Bahn16536 · S3 · ICE 273 · ICE 1810:12 PM Dresden Hbf
9h28
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16536 · S3 · ICE 273 · ICE 1810:12 PM Dresden Hbf
9h28
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16536 · S3 · ICE 273 · 29506
On time
10:12 PM Dresden Hbf
10h54
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		4 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 10 · 16538 · S3 · 1630211:05 PM Dresden
11h07
10:12 AM Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 10 · 16538 · ICE 1656 · ICE 15811:05 PM Dresden
11h38
10:43 AM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnSTR 10 · 16538 · ICE 905 · ICE 82211:05 PM Dresden
10h09
9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16538 · S3 · 16302 · ICE 95611:12 PM Dresden Hbf
11h00
10:12 AM Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn16538 · ICE 905 · ICE 82211:12 PM Dresden Hbf
10h02
9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz2 changes
Deutsche Bahn16538 · ICE 1656 · ICE 15811:12 PM Dresden Hbf
11h31
10:43 AM Cologne Hbf2 changes

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 50m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
S$11
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
6h 41m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
S$16
FlixTrain frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

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FAQs: Dresden to Cologne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Cologne can start from as little as S$11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dresden to Cologne is S$143; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Dresden to Cologne is 4h 50m to travel the 475 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Dresden to Cologne leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Dresden to Cologne leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 1 direct trains a day from Dresden to Cologne with FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, you can take a night train from Dresden to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A trip to Cologne from Dresden is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Cologne including taking a train, coach and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Cologne

Most Dresden to Cologne trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Dresden
Arrival train stations in Cologne

Which Dresden station do trains to Cologne leave from?

Trains from Dresden to Cologne leave from Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The station is 1 km from Dresden city centre at Wiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Dresden HauptbahnhofWiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre

Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus261, 366, 365, 360, 333, H/S · 5m · every ~5 min
Tram3 · 4m · S$5 · every ~12 min

Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services

Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.

Dresden-NeustadtDresden-Neustadt, Schlesischer Platz 1, 01097 DresdenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Dresden-Neustadt from Dresden city centre

Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb60, Rb61, Re1, Re2 · 6m · S$4 · every ~6 min
Rb61, Rb60, Re2, Re1 · 6m · S$4 · every ~6 min
Re, Rb · 7m · S$2 · every ~6 min
Bus477 · 8m
Re1, Rb61, Rb60, Re2 · 10m · S$5 · every ~1 min
Tram3 · 7m · S$5 · every ~12 min

Dresden-Neustadt train station facilities and services

Dresden-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.

Dresden MitteDresden Mitte, Jahnstraße 7, 01067 DresdenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Dresden Mitte from Dresden city centre

Dresden Mitte is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus68 · 4m · every ~11 min
Tram9, 2, 1 · 6m · S$5 · every ~21 min

Dresden Mitte train station facilities and services

Dresden Mitte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Italienisches Dörfchen, BrennNessel, Kahnaletto, Cafe Friedrichstadt

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Mitte. ATMs are available at Dresden Mitte.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Dresden Mitte. Information desks are available at Dresden Mitte.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Dresden Mitte. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dresden Mitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Dresden Mitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Mitte.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Elbflorenz, Penck Hotel, Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt, Artis.

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