The average train between Cologne and Wels takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Wels. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Wels at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 29m. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Wels Hbf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
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 WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Wels is 596.1 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wels Hbf via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 8h.