Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 53m	9:05am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 53m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 53m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 53m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 53m	9:05am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	10h 53m	10:05am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	10h 54m	10:06am	Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	11h 33m	10:45am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:22am	Dresden Hbf	5h 52m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:53am	Dresden Hbf	6h 33m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		1:22pm	Dresden Hbf	7h 39m	9:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + National Express		1:35pm	Dresden Hbf	6h 58m	8:33pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 34m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 34m	5:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:16am	Dresden Neustadt Station	8h 25m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		12:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:30am	Neustadt	10h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 34m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		9:12pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 13m	6:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Cologne on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		9:07am	Dresden Central Station	8h 34m	5:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	5h 54m	12:05pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		3:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
		9:16am	Dresden Neustadt Station	8h 25m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:11am	Dresden Hbf	6h 3m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:11am	Dresden Hbf	7h 15m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		7:00am	Dresden Hbf	7h 23m	2:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:15am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	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 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44train per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

294 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCA$41 - CA$140	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCA$14 - CA$502	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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/541 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, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from CA$14. The average price for this train route is around CA$133. 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 Dresden to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Cologne is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 294 miles (474 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 44 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 Dresden to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Cologne at 6:00am. And 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 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Dresden to Cologne?
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 Dresden to Cologne?
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

09/28

CA$55

09/29

CA$129

Today

CA$68

10/01

No data

10/02

CA$85

10/03

CA$65

10/04

CA$93

10/05

CA$58

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of CA$55

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 CA$55 to CA$426 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 CA$58 which is on 2026-10-05.

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.