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

The cheapest way to get from Wolfsburg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wolfsburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Wolfsburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Wolfsburg to Cologne?

The distance between Wolfsburg and Cologne is 397 km. The road distance is 370.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wolfsburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €70 - €260.

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

The train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Wolfsburg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wolfsburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wolfsburg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Wolfsburg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wolfsburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wolfsburg to Cologne is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wolfsburg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1825+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Wolfsburg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wolfsburg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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 Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10
3h 40m
€70–260
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Wolfsburg to Colognerideshare 369.7 km
4h 8m
€15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 7m
Drive 370.7 km
1. Drive from Wolfsburg to Colognecar 370.7 km
3h 12m
€54–78
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 16m
€149–424
Train via Löhne
1. Take the train from Fallersleben to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Loehne(Westf)train Rb
3. Take the train from Loehne(Westf) to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 18m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 17m
€111–353
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 45m
€129–392
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 27m
€144–395

Wolfsburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 396.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–260 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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