The average train between Cologne and Wels takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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 6:45 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, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 8h 55m.
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 Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Wels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 Hbf via München Hbf in around 7h 58m.