How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Cologne start from R 391. The average price for this train route is around R 1 917. 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 14m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Dresden to Cologne route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 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 Dresden to Cologne?

The earliest train from Dresden to Cologne departs at 05:46. And the latest train departs at 21:02.

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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

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

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

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 3.0 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.

Train Dresden to Cologne from R 190 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 1 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 42m	06:04	Hbf	CheapestFastest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 42m	06:04	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 42m	06:04	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 42m	06:04	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 42m	06:04	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 2 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	10h 50m	06:12	Hbf	Cheapest
	08:19	Dresden Hbf	6h 55m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:59	Dresden Central Station	7h 42m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:35	Dresden Hbf	8h 4m	15:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 3 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 28m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
	08:19	Dresden Hbf	6h 55m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:59	Dresden Central Station	7h 42m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:35	Dresden Hbf	8h 4m	15:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 4 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	08:19	Dresden Hbf	6h 55m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:30	Neustadt	10h 11m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:59	Dresden Central Station	7h 42m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:35	Dresden Hbf	8h 4m	15:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 6 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	19:22	Dresden Hbf	11h 2m	06:24	Hbf	Cheapest
	08:19	Dresden Hbf	6h 55m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:59	Dresden Central Station	7h 42m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:35	Dresden Hbf	8h 4m	15:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Cologne on 7 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	21:02	Dresden Hbf	9h 2m	06:04	Hbf	Cheapest
	08:19	Dresden Hbf	6h 55m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:59	Dresden Central Station	7h 42m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	07:56	Dresden Hbf	7h 18m	15:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:14 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Dresden to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 470, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 10mAverage duration

460 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 470 - R 1 549	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 391 - R 5 080	Average duration7h 14m	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 ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

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

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 R 391. The average price for this train route is around R 1 917. 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 14m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 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 Dresden to Cologne?
The earliest train from Dresden to Cologne departs at 05:46. And the latest train departs at 21:02.
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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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 3.0 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

30/03

R 686

31/03

No data

Today

R 1 942

02/04

R 1 577

03/04

R 2 141

04/04

R 1 305

05/04

No data

06/04

R 1 374

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Cologne was searched and found on 30 Mar 2026 with a price of R 686

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 R 686 to R 5 042 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 R 1 305, which is on 2026-04-04.

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.