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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wels is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wels is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Wels. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Wels via Leverkusen and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Wels Hbf. This train operates Monday. The journey takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wels?

The distance between Cologne and Wels is 682 km. The road distance is 702 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wels without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 58m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cologne to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wels bus from?

Cologne to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wels train from?

Cologne to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Wels?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wels is to train via Munich which takes 7h 58m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Wels bus arrive?

Cologne to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Wels train arrive?

Cologne to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wels is 702 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cologne to Wels.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Wels?

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Where can I stay near Wels?

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Cologne to Wels - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Wels by train, plane, bus, night train, car, 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 to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
4h 27m
€155–423
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 39m
€40–120
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
7h 58m
€155–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
13h 15m
€54–94
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 25m
€99–291
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 17m
€132–309
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 47m
€140–331
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 28m
€75–236
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
5h 59m
€238–579
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nj
12h 22m
€214–350
Drive 702 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Welscar 702 km
5h 50m
€114–164
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
6h 43m
€146–195

Cologne to Wels by train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 681.9 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wels Hbf via München Hbf in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Wels via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Munich central bus station in around 13h 15m.

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