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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 03
Cheapest price on Nov 03
€24
Average ticket price on Nov 03
€98
Fastest journey on Nov 03
6 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Nov 03
6 h 2 m
Trains on Nov 03
52
Distance
474 km
Cheap tickets

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 €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.

Fast trains

On Tue, Nov 03, we found 52 trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 5 direct services.

On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 474 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .

On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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 BahnIC 2444 · ICE 854
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2446 · ICE 842
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 856
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn16534 · ICE 699 · IC 60402
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1970 · ICE 1540
    1 transfer

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 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:12, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 5h 9m.

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.
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Journey facts

  • Distance294 miles (474 km)
  • Average train duration6h 20m
  • Cheapest ticket price€18
  • Trains per day9
  • Direct trains1
  • Fastest train5h 9m
  • First train3:12 AM
  • Last train9:12 PM
  • Cheapest MonthDec
  • Cheapest DayMon
  • High SeasonApr - Jun
  • Low SeasonJan - Mar
  • Busiest DayWed
  • Least Busy DayFri
  • Best time to book21 days

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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.
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Frequently asked questions about your Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

Train ticket prices from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €18, while the average price is around €107.
The train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 5h 9m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 294 miles (474 km).
The first train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 3:12 AM.
The last train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 9:12 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by FlixTrain.

Live departures

Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:07 AM Dresden Hbf
8h40
5:47 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn16510 · 16118 · ICE 258
On time
9:12 AM Dresden Hbf
8h09
5:21 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 28
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h55
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 1716
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h14
4:25 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1650 · ICE 518 · S11
On time
10:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h02
4:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 26
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h55
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 516 · S11
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h02
6:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1558 · ICE 1714
On time
12:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h14
6:25 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2442
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h45
8:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 856
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h14
8:14 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 1512
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h33
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 856
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h12
8:12 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 · S6
On time
1:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h23
7:23 PM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · ICE 514 · S11
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h02
8:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · IC 2234 · ICE 554
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h06
9:17 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1556 · ICE 120
On time
2:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h32
8:43 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 318
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h39
9:39 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 854
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h14
10:14 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2444
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h45
10:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 528 · S6
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
6h23
9:23 PM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · ICE 854
On time
3:00 PM Dresden Hbf
7h12
10:12 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn16522 · 16130 · ICE 552
On time
3:12 PM Dresden Hbf
8h12
11:24 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 22
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
7h55
12:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 910
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h19
10:30 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1554 · ICE 512 · S11
On time
4:11 PM Dresden Hbf
6h02
10:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2044
On time
5:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
12:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · ICE 593 · ICE 728 · S6
On time
5:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h23
11:23 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · ICE 593 · ICE 1610
On time
5:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
11:33 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · ICE 954
On time
5:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h40
12:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 612 · S11
On time
6:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h02
12:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · IC 2238 · ICE 652
On time
6:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h29
1:40 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 126
On time
6:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h32
12:43 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 724 · S6
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h23
1:23 PM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 595 · ICE 1518
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
1:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 952
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h39
2:39 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2046
On time
7:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
2:45 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 228
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
7h55
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 610 · S11
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h02
2:13 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 124
On time
8:11 AM Dresden Hbf
6h32
2:43 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 950
Delayed
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h14
3:33 PM 3:33 PMCologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 1516
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h33
3:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 20489:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h45
4:45 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 720 · S69:00 AM Dresden Hbf
6h23
3:23 PM Cologne Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 950
On time
9:00 AM Dresden Hbf
7h33
4:33 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies

Train companies from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Trains from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

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
5h 9m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

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 48m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
€20
FlixTrain frequency
1 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Dresden Hbf and Cologne Hbf

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a night train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.

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.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Dresden Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

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.

Departure train stations in Dresden
Arrival train stations in Cologne
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 · €3 · 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.

More about Dresden Hauptbahnhof

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