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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Wels and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wels to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wels and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Wels to Cologne?

The distance between Wels and Cologne is 700 km. The road distance is 703.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Cologne without a car is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 6h 37m and costs €120 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Wels to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wels to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wels to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wels to Cologne is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 6h 37m and costs €120 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Wels to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wels to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wels to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Cologne is 703 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Wels to Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Wels to Cologne 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 via Aschaffenburg
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
6h 37m
€122–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wels to Munich central bus stationbus 951
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
12h 32m
€48–87
Drive 703.3 km
1. Drive from Wels to Colognecar 703.3 km
5h 50m
€112–162
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 29m
€124–343
Train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 14m
€110–130
Train #2
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Nj
12h 53m
€72–104
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Wels to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
6h 5m
€152–205
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
5h 42m
€100–343
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 15m
€139–365
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
6h 5m
€90–286
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 51m
€115–328
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 2m
€179–392

Wels to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 37mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 699.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wels to Köln Heumarkt via Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 32m.

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