Next available departures

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 6 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	18:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:30	Neustadt	10h 25m	21:55	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	18:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + DB Regio NRW		12:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	19:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		13:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	20:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:12	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	18:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 7 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn		21:12	Dresden Hbf	10h 2m	07:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		03:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	14:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:12	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	21:55	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 9 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		03:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 36m	21:51	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	14:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:12	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		03:30	Neustadt	10h 11m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 10 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		09:07	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	17:50	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 34m	13:49	Hbf	No tags
		09:16	Dresden Neustadt Station	8h 34m	17:50	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	14:29	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:12	Dresden Hbf	9h 48m	07:00	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 11 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn		21:12	Dresden Hbf	10h 2m	07:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 34m	13:49	Hbf	No tags
		09:07	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	17:50	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	14:29	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		22:12	Dresden Hbf	9h 40m	07:52	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 12 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	20:49	Dresden Hbf	9h 32m	06:21	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		03:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 34m	13:49	Hbf	No tags
		09:07	Dresden Central Station	8h 43m	17:50	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:11	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:11	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:00	Dresden Hbf	7h 29m	14:29	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:12	Dresden Hbf	8h 42m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 CLP 9 608, 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 priceCLP 27 996 - CLP 95 719	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 9 608 - CLP 344 514	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

WiFi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

WiFi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi2.5

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from CLP 9 608. The average price for this train route is around CLP 90 801. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Dresden to Cologne is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 474 km. The quickest train can get 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 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:12.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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

04/10

CLP 56 400

05/10

CLP 43 749

Today

CLP 57 557

07/10

CLP 45 874

08/10

No data

09/10

CLP 115 144

10/10

CLP 38 940

11/10

CLP 62 147

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Oct 2026 with a price of CLP 38 940

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 CLP 38 940 to CLP 307 310 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 CLP 38 940, 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.