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Cheap train tickets from Wels to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€48

Average

€62

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:09AM7h56

Wels Central Station

06:05PMCologne Hbf

€481One-way

1 transfer

10:09AM6h55

Wels Central Station

05:04PMCologne Hbf

€481One-way

2 transfers

08:33AM6h31

Wels Central Station

03:04PMCologne Hbf

€651One-way

1 transfer

08:46AM7h37

Wels Central Station

04:23PMCologne Hbf

€751One-way

3 transfers

08:46AM7h28

Wels Central Station

04:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz

€751One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Wels to Cologne

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Deutsche Bahn

08:09AM5h15

Wels

01:24PMCologne

0 transfers

ÖBB | ICE

08:24AM9h40

Wels

06:04PMCologne

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Wels to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Fastest Journey

9 h 40 m

Average

10 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

596 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Wels for Cologne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:24AM9h40

Wels

08:24AMCologne

€631One-way

0 transfers

04:50PM11h03

Wels

04:50PMCologne

€381One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Wels to Cologne

	Distance	370 miles (596 km)
	Average train duration	8 h 42 min
	Average train ticket price	$55 (€49)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train providers	ÖBB \| ICE, ÖBB \| Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Wels to Cologne cover the 370 miles (596 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 42 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $55 (€49), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $45 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from Wels Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Wels to Cologne trains

You can travel by train between Wels and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet for as low as $45 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Wels and Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Wels to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 7 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $45
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Wels to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Wels to Cologne. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Wels to Cologne and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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FAQs: Trains from Wels to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Wels to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wels to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Wels to Cologne can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Wels to Cologne is $55 (€49); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Wels and Cologne is on average 8 h 42 min for the 370 mile (596 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Wels to Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Wels to Cologne leaves at 8: 09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Wels to Cologne leaves at 9: 46 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Wels to Cologne which require at least one change with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Cologne. Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Wels to Cologne.

For the trip from Wels to Cologne you can take a train with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Wels to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, you can take a night train from Wels to Cologne with ÖBB | Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

When departing from Wels, you have various train station options to start your route from including Wels Hbf, Wels Messe and Wels Lokalbahn. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln/Bonn Flughafen and Köln Messe/Deutz.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Wels Hbf, which is located around 0.4 miles (604 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Köln Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Wels to Cologne by train is May.

However, you have options as you can travel from Wels to Cologne 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Wels

Cologne

Wels Hbf is the most popular Wels railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Wels for your trip to Cologne.

Wels Hbf

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Parking

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Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Bahnhofstraße 31, 4600 Wels, Austria

Wels Messe Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

4600 Wels, Austria

Wels Lokalbahn Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Address

4600 Wels, Austria

Wels, Doktor-Schauer-Straße (Busterminal)

Wels, Linzer Straße / Mitterhoferstraße (Dickerldorf)

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