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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, especially strong in Pop Art, Picasso, and postwar European art.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wattwil to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$118 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $118 (€97) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 7h 25m versus 5h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Wattwil to Cologne trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 PM Wattwil | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Wattwil to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $118 (€97) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:18, the last at 16:14. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (433 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 269 miles (433 km) |
Average train duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€97) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 8:18 AM |
Last train 4:14 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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