Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 32m	5:44am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 14m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 14m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	8:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 23m	7:23pm	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	5:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 14m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		1:00pm	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	8:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	10h 2m	7:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	5:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 36m	9:51pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	5:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	5:50pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 34m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:16am	Dresden Neustadt Station	8h 34m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	2:29pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 48m	7:00am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 34m	1:49pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 36m	9:51pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	2:29pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		10:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 40m	7:52am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:49pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 32m	6:21am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 34m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	2:29pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	5:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 15,007, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44train per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

474 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 43,725 - ARS 149,500	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 15,007 - ARS 538,083	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Cologne?

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/513 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Cologne by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Cologne start at ARS 15,007. The average price for this train route is around ARS 141,818. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Dresden to Cologne?
The average train trip from Dresden to Cologne takes 7h 15m and covers 474 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 44 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Cologne?
The earliest train from Dresden to Cologne departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10-04

ARS 88,089

10-05

ARS 68,330

Today

ARS 89,897

10-07

ARS 71,649

10-08

No data

10-09

ARS 179,839

10-10

ARS 60,819

10-11

ARS 114,891

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 with a price of ARS 60,819

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ARS 60,819 to ARS 458,628 for a train ticket from Dresden to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 60,819 which is on 2026-10-10.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.