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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$119
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 19
9
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 9 trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 474 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 54 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 52 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.
FlixTrain6:53 AM6h49Dresden Hbf1:42 PMCologne Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
IC 20489:22 AM7h23Dresden Hbf4:45 PMCologne Hbf$931One-way0 transfers- IC 20467:22 AM7h23Dresden Hbf2:45 PMCologne Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
- RJ 384 · ICE 6508:53 AM6h22Dresden Hbf3:15 PMCologne Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1654 · ICE 6126:11 AM5h54Dresden Hbf12:05 PMCologne Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1654 · ICE 6126:11 AM5h54Dresden Hbf12:05 PMCologne Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- RJ 384 · ICE 6508:53 AM6h22Dresden Hbf3:15 PMCologne Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- IC 2274 · 21830 · ICE 9545:35 AM6h47Dresden Hbf12:22 PMCologne Hbf$1381One-way2 transfers
- FlixTrain6:53 AM6h49Dresden Hbf1:42 PMCologne Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
- S1 · IC 2272 · 21846 · ICE 9527:30 AM6h52Dresden Hbf2:22 PMCologne Hbf$1541One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $554 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $126.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.25. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 6h 17m 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
Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2044 | On time 5:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 593 · ICE 1610 | On time 5:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h11 | 11:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2044 · ICE 593 · ICE 728 · S6 | On time 5:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h01 | 11:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2274 · 21830 · ICE 954 | On time 5:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h47 | 12:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1654 · ICE 612 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 16504 · ICE 503 · ICE 750 · ICE 126 | On time 6:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h31 | 12:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| FlixTrain | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h49 | 1:42 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2046 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 2:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1652 · ICE 610 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 384 · ICE 650 | On time 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h22 | 3:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 | 9:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 4:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1650 · ICE 518 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2440 | On time 11:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 6:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2178 · 21878 · ICE 858 | 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h47 | 6:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1558 · ICE 516 | On time 12:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 382 · ICE 556 | On time 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h22 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2442 | On time 1:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 8:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1556 · ICE 514 | On time 2:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1556 · ICE 2568 | On time 2:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h45 | 8:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 176 · ICE 554 | On time 2:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h21 | 9:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2444 | 3:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h23 | 10:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2174 · 21910 · ICE 854 | 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h47 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1554 · ICE 512 | On time 4:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h54 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 174 · ICE 552 | On time 4:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h22 | 11:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2446 · ICE 852 | 5:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h01 | 12:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2172 · 21926 · ICE 852 | 5:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h48 | 12:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1552 · ICE 522 | On time 6:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h20 | 12:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1552 · ICE 920 | On time 6:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h54 | 2:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 172 · ICE 921 | On time 6:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h21 | 3:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2448 · ICE 699 · IC 60402 | 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 10h22 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 16532 · S5X · ICE 699 · IC 60402 | 8:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h32 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJ 250 · ICE 1540 | 8:33 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h53 | 6:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1970 · 3359 · ICE 1540 | On time 8:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h33 | 6:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 16534 · ICE 699 · IC 60402 | 9:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h32 | 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 16536 · S5 · 16342 · 16448 | 10:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 10h33 | 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| 16538 · ICE 1656 · ICE 614 | 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 10h53 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 16538 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 · ICE 204 | On time 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h53 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 16538 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 | On time 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 10h54 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 9:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Dresden Hbf and Cologne Hbf from $22. 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
FAQs: Trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf 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: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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