The average train between Cologne and Wetzlar takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wetzlar. 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 Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wetzlar station via Siegen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Wetzlar Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Wetzlar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Wetzlar is 117 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Siegen Hbf in around 3h 10m.
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