The average train between Wels and Cologne takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Wels to Cologne. 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 Wels and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rosenheim and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wels to Cologne? 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 Wels to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wels station and arriving at Cologne station via Rosenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Wels to Cologne train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hauptbahnhof station.
Wels to Cologne train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Wels to Cologne train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wels and Cologne is 596.1 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Rosenheim, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 7h 30m.