Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 55m	10:10pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:22pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 52m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:55am	Neustadt	10h 15m	10:10pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:11pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	6:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	12:11pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 8m	8:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:53pm	Dresden Hbf	8h 7m	9:00pm	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
	12:11pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	6:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 52m	10:07pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:22am	Dresden Hbf	5h 52m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + SÜWEX + National Express	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	8h 22m	2:33pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:53am	Dresden Hbf	8h 6m	2:59pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + MittelrheinBahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW	6:11pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 34m	3:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	6h 48m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	8:44am	Dresden Hbf	5h 30m	2:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:00am	Dresden Neustadt Station	6h 41m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:22am	Dresden Hbf	6h 1m	1:23pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:53pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 41m	7:34pm	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

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 3m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:22pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 52m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 41m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:00am	Dresden Neustadt Station	6h 56m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 8m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 18m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:53pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 41m	7:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 33m	9:48pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:53am	Dresden Central Station	7h 3m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:22pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 52m	7:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 41m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:00am	Dresden Neustadt Station	6h 56m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 8m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 18m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	12:53pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 41m	7:34pm	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 6 hours 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38train per day

6h 56mAverage Duration

474 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $203	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $472	Average Duration6h 56m	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

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

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

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 $14. The average price for this train route is around $139. 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 6h 56m 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 38 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 5:29am. 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 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 2.8.
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

08-16

$226

08-17

$51

Today

$88

08-19

$119

08-20

$47

08-21

$51

08-22

$61

08-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 20, 2026 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $430 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 $47 which is on 2026-08-20.

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.