The average train between Cologne and Wels takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Wels. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Wels at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Wels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wels. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wels station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Cologne to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wels Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Wels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Cologne and Wels is 596.1 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wels Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Rosenheim in around 8h 26m.