The train between Cologne and Wetzlar takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wetzlar. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Limburg and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Wetzlar Bahnhof station via Limburg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Wetzlar Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Wetzlar is 117 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 2h 50m.