The average train between Cologne and Wernigerode takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wernigerode. 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 Wernigerode. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Wernigerode at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 16m • 2 changes


5h 13m • 2 changes


5h 16m • 2 changes


5h 12m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wernigerode. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wernigerode station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Cologne to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Goslar station.
Book your Cologne to Wernigerode train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Wernigerode is 284.2 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Wernigerode Hbf via Hannover Hbf and Goslar in around 5h 28m.