How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Dresden start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £90. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Dresden?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Dresden is 7h 9m, covering a distance of 294 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Dresden route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Dresden?

The earliest train from Cologne to Dresden departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 21:28.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Dresden?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Dresden?

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.

Train Cologne to Dresden from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 5 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 21m	01:35	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	16:14	Hbf	7h 57m	00:11	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 21m	02:35	Neustadt	No tags
	12:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 26m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 6 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	7h 57m	00:11	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 36m	02:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
	16:14	Hbf	7h 48m	00:02	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:02	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 7 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 36m	02:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 21m	02:35	Neustadt	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:02	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:02	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 8 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 36m	02:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 21m	02:35	Neustadt	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:02	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train	20:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 32m	07:06	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 9 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 36m	02:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	16:14	Hbf	7h 57m	00:11	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 21m	02:35	Neustadt	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:02	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dresden on 10 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 36m	02:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 59m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
	16:14	Hbf	7h 59m	00:13	Dresden Central Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 21m	02:35	Neustadt	No tags
	12:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 26m	19:44	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Dresden

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 25mAverage duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£21 - £87	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £227	Average duration7h 9m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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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

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dresden by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Dresden start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £90. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Dresden is 7h 9m, covering a distance of 294 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Dresden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Dresden?
The earliest train from Cologne to Dresden departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 21:28.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Dresden?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Dresden?
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

03/04

£61

04/04

£107

Today

£61

06/04

£97

07/04

£92

08/04

£74

09/04

£48

10/04

£48

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on 9 Apr 2026 with a price of £48

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

You can expect to pay from £48 to £220 for a train ticket from Cologne to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2026-04-09.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.