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If you want to know more about the journey from Dresden to Cologne by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Dresden to Cologne by train is 17 hours 6 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 13 hours 9 minutes. You'll usually find 20 trains per day traveling the 669 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there are no direct services to Cologne.
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First train | 5:09 am | |
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Last train | 11:15 pm | |
Departure station | Dresden | |
Arrival station | Cologne | |
Journey time | From 13h 9m | |
Distance | 416 miles (669 km) | |
Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
Changes | 3 changes |
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