The average train between Wetzlar and Cologne takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Wetzlar to Cologne. 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 Wetzlar and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Limburg and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar station and arriving at Cologne station via Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Wetzlar to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wetzlar Bahnhof station.
Wetzlar to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Wetzlar to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wetzlar and Cologne is 117 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 2h 30m.