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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
596 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.
EC 1216+
ICE 224
EC 1218+
ICE 916+
DB S19
EC 1218+
ICE 516
IC 641+
RJX 60+
ICE 514
IC 642+
RJX 62+
IC 2347+
ICE 266
EC 1218+
ICE 916+
DB S19
EC 1216+
ICE 224
IC 640+
ICE 1214 · ICE 912+
DB S19
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 216
IC 544+
RJX 262+
ICE 564 · ICE 216Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $680 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $146 (€119).
A bus is $598 (€489) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $680 (€557).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:46 PM Wels Hbf | 10h18 | 4:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
EC 1218 · ICE 916 · ICE 28 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 9h17 | 6:20 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 576 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 9h19 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 216 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h54 | 5:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 516 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 8h19 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 516 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 8h19 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 564 · ICE 216 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h54 | 5:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 544 · IC 1941+ ICE 576+ RJX 262 | On time 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 9h19 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 1216 · ICE 786 · ICE 26 | Delayed 11:03 AM Wels Hbf | 9h03 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMCologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 224+ EC 1216 | On time 11:03 AM Wels Hbf | 7h40 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB41 · RB40 · DB S2+ ICE 514 | 11:10 AM Wels Hbf | 8h55 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 641+ RJX 60+ ICE 514 | 11:16 AM Wels Hbf | 8h49 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Wels Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $59 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 17:46. The fastest train covers the 370 miles (596 km) distance in 8h 19m.
Distance 370 miles (596 km) |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 8h 19m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 5:46 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
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