The average train between Cologne and Wernigerode takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Wernigerode. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Wernigerode at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig Hbf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wernigerode. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Wernigerode is 284.2 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 3h 20m.