Trains tickets from Dresden to Cologne

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TodayMay 2
TomorrowMay 3
from $49
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from $101
MonMay 5
from $50
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Central Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $126Average Duration9h 35m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$25 - $283Average Duration7h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $68Average Duration5h 50m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dresden to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
$24Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dresden to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$102
Average train trip duration7h 45m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance295 miles (475 km)
Latest train departure11:15pm

Dresden to Cologne Train

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

Best price found
04/30
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05/01
$32
Today
$45
05/03
$49
05/04
$100
05/05
$50
05/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $32

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 $32 to $180 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 $49 which is on 2025-05-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Dresden and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Dresden and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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