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Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 46m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:54am	Hbf	5h 50m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14pm	Hbf	11h 31m	11:45pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 37m	8:51pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 16m	2:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:48am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 56m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost		8:25pm	Hbf	9h 9m	5:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:54am	Hbf	5h 50m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 21m	2:35am	Neustadt	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 26m	2:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 10m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:51am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 26m	2:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 10m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	11h 10m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 37m	8:51pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 46m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost		6:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 53m	5:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost		8:25pm	Hbf	9h 9m	5:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:54pm	Hbf	9h 12m	7:06am	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 21m	2:35am	Neustadt	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	11h 10m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:50pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 55m	7:45pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 46m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 26m	8:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 11m	7:45pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 1m	6:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost		8:25pm	Hbf	9h 9m	5:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 46m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:54am	Hbf	5h 50m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 37m	8:51pm	Dresden Neustadt Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 26m	2:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 10m	1:44pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:51am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	10h 56m	7:10pm	Neustadt	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dresden on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	11h 10m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:50pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 55m	7:45pm	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	10h 36m	2:50am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	8h 46m	9:00pm	Dresden Central Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn		12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 26m	8:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 11m	7:45pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 1m	6:50pm	Dresden Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost		8:25pm	Hbf	9h 9m	5:34am	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 15 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

290 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCA$47 - CA$148	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCA$22 - CA$452	Average Duration7h 16m	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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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

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 traveling from Cologne to Dresden 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 Cologne to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Dresden start from CA$22. The average price for this train route is around CA$157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Dresden?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Dresden is 7h 16m, covering a distance of 294 miles (474 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Dresden route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Dresden?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Dresden at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:24pm.
What 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Dresden?
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 most timely service from Cologne to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Cologne to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveler 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

10/09

CA$270

10/10

CA$64

Today

CA$93

10/12

CA$101

10/13

No data

10/14

No data

10/15

CA$58

10/16

CA$73

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on Oct 15, 2026 with a price of CA$58

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 CA$58 to CA$449 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 CA$58 which is on 2026-10-15.

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.