What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wedel?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wedel is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Wedel?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wedel is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Wedel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Wedel. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at S Wedel via Münster-Mitte, HBF/Spitalerstraße and S Blankenese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wedel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wedel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Wedel via Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wedel?

The distance between Cologne and Wedel is 460 km. The road distance is 429 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Wedel without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wedel without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Wedel?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cologne to Wedel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wedel bus from?

Cologne to Wedel bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wedel train from?

Cologne to Wedel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Wedel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wedel is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Wedel bus arrive?

Cologne to Wedel bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Wedel train arrive?

Cologne to Wedel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Wedel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wedel is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cologne to Wedel.

Where can I stay near Wedel?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Wedel.

Cologne to Wedel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Wedel by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
4h 55m
€85–184
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 48m
€61–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 42m
Drive 429 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wedelcar 429 km
3h 45m
€62–89
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 49m
€94–221
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
5h 21m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
3h 59m
€134–174
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 15m
€99–232
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 3m
€165–472

Cologne to Wedel by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to S Wedel via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, HBF/Spitalerstraße, and S Blankenese in around 7h 42m.

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