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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wetzlar is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wetzlar is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wetzlar?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Wetzlar Bahnhof via Siegen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wetzlar?

The distance between Cologne and Wetzlar is 148 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wetzlar without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Cologne to Wetzlar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wetzlar train from?

Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Wetzlar train arrive?

Cologne to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Siegen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Wetzlar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wetzlar is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cologne to Wetzlar.

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

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Where can I stay near Wetzlar?

There are 447+ hotels available in Wetzlar.

Cologne to Wetzlar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Wetzlar by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Montabaur Bf49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to WetzlarN780
2h 24m
€29–63
Drive 147.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Wetzlar147.7 km
1h 21m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Limburg49 / ...
2. Take the train from Limburg to Wetzlar BahnhofRe25
2h 50m
€36–107
Train via Siegen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen HbfRe9
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof34
3h 9m
€42–52
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wetzlar BahnhofRe25
3h 45m
€34–48

Cologne to Wetzlar by train and bus

5Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.8 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wetzlar, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 2h 50m.

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