The average train between Wetzlar and Cologne takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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 5 times a day between Wetzlar and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. 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 Siegen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Wetzlar to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wetzlar Bahnhof station.
Wetzlar to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Wetzlar to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Wetzlar and Cologne is 117 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Siegen Hbf in around 2h 46m.