The average train between Wels and Cologne takes 9h 26m 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 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Rosenheim and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 26m.
Wels to Cologne train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hbf 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 4 other operators.
The distance between Wels and Cologne is 596.1 km. The road distance is 827 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Rosenheim and München Hbf in around 7h 26m.