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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf
Cheapest price
€81
Average price
€116
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf will cost around €116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
28521 · 4265 · ICE 16573:26 PM8h19Cologne Messe/Deutz11:45 PMDresden Hbf€811One-way2 transfers- ICE 525 · ICE 2594 · IC 24456:45 AM5h53Cologne Messe/Deutz12:38 PMDresden Hbf€841One-way2 transfers
- ICE 727 · ICE 16575:45 PM6h00Cologne Messe/Deutz11:45 PMDresden Hbf€841One-way1 transfer
- ICE 726 · ICE 174712:18 PM7h02Cologne Messe/Deutz7:20 PMDresden Hbf€901One-way1 transfer
- 17422 · ICE 943 · 21937 · IC 22753:24 PM7h04Cologne Messe/Deutz10:28 PMDresden Hbf€931One-way3 transfers
- ICE 629 · ICE 751 · ICE 17471:45 PM5h35Cologne Messe/Deutz7:20 PMDresden Hbf€1001One-way2 transfers
- ICE 529 · ICE 2592 · IC 24438:45 AM5h53Cologne Messe/Deutz2:38 PMDresden Hbf€1101One-way2 transfers
- ICE 623 · ICE 2590 · IC 244110:45 AM5h53Cologne Messe/Deutz4:38 PMDresden Hbf€1241One-way2 transfers
- ICE 627 · ICE 2588 · IC 204912:45 PM5h53Cologne Messe/Deutz6:38 PMDresden Hbf€1241One-way2 transfers
- ICE 525 · ICE 2594 · IC 24456:45 AM5h53Cologne Messe/Deutz12:38 PMDresden Hbf€841One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €408.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €442 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf costing on average €66.
A bus is €413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf costing on average €442.
Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 7h 20m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 725 · ICE 2584 · IC 2045 | 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h53 | 10:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 727 · ICE 1657 | On time 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h00 | 11:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17430 · ICE 947 · RJ 479 | On time 7:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h43 | 3:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 823 · ICE 590 · 16501 | On time 8:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h02 | 5:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S11 · ICE 617 · EC 459 | On time 9:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h25 | 7:06 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10902 · ICE 553 · RJ 175 | 6:34 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h33 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 525 · ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | 6:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h53 | 12:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17406 · ICE 845 · 21873 · IC 2177 | 7:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h04 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 17406 · ICE 855 · 21873 · IC 2177 | 7:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h04 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 527 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h59 | 1:44 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 555 · RJ 383 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h36 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 2592 · IC 2443 | Delayed 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h53 | 12:45 PM 12:45 PMDresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17410 · ICE 847 · 21889 · IC 2179 | 9:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h04 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 17410 · ICE 857 · 21889 · IC 2179 | 9:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h04 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h58 | 3:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 557 · RJ 177 | 10:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h36 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 623 · ICE 2590 · IC 2441 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h53 | 4:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17414 · ICE 849 · 21905 · IC 2271 | 11:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h14 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| 17414 · ICE 859 · IC 2049 | 11:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h14 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h58 | 5:43 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 1747 | On time 12:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h02 | 7:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10914 · ICE 559 · RJ 385 | On time 12:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h33 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 627 · ICE 2588 · IC 2049 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h53 | 6:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17418 · ICE 941 · 21921 · IC 2273 | 1:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h14 | 8:38 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h00 | 7:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 751 · ICE 1747 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h35 | 7:20 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · ICE 651 · RJ 179 | 2:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h26 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 721 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 | 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h55 | 8:40 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17422 · ICE 943 · 21937 · IC 2275 | On time 3:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h04 | 10:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 28521 · 4265 · ICE 1657 | On time 3:26 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h19 | 11:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 723 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h00 | 9:45 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 653 · IC 2435 · 16539 | 4:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h15 | 12:56 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 5h 53m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average train duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 53m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Dresden Hbf from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf 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 Dresden Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf
Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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