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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau without transferring at least 2 times.
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5:20 AM6h33Cologne11:53 AMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers- 6:45 AM5h16Cologne12:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 7:45 AM6h08Cologne1:53 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 8:45 AM5h16Cologne2:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 9:45 AM6h01Cologne3:46 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 6:45 AM5h16Cologne12:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 8:45 AM5h16Cologne2:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 10:45 AM5h16Cologne4:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 12:45 PM5h16Cologne6:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- 2:45 PM5h16Cologne8:01 PMDessau Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $143. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $143, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$143 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.28 (€-42.79). The journey takes 5h 58m versus 5h 45m 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.
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 to Dessau-Roßlau train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM Cologne | 6h33 | 11:53 AM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 6:45 AM Cologne | 5h16 | 12:01 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 7:45 AM Cologne | 6h08 | 1:53 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 8:45 AM Cologne | 5h16 | 2:01 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 9:45 AM Cologne | 6h01 | 3:46 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10:45 AM Cologne | 5h16 | 4:01 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 11:45 AM Cologne | 6h08 | 5:53 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 12:45 PM Cologne | 5h16 | 6:01 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 1:45 PM Cologne | 6h01 | 7:46 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 2:45 PM Cologne | 5h16 | 8:01 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 3:45 PM Cologne | 6h04 | 9:49 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4:45 PM Cologne | 6h01 | 10:46 PM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 8:34 PM Cologne | 9h12 | 5:46 AM Dessau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau
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Trains from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€117) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€117) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne to Dessau-Roßlau trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne and Dessau-Roßlau from $143 (€117). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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