How to travel from Cologne to Wuppertal

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Travel Information between Cologne and Wuppertal

distanceDistance24 miles (38 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$1 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 9 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 9 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 24 miles (38 km) between Cologne and Wuppertal. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Wuppertal.

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Wuppertal

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 13Cheapest-
Average price 18Cheapest-
Average duration9m1h 20m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM7:05 AM
Last departure11:58 PM9:55 PM
No. of daily departures44
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixTrain
  • National Express
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus

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from Cologne to Wuppertal

How to get from Cologne to Wuppertal by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Wuppertal is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn
09:11AM0h31
Cologne Hbf
09:42AMWuppertal Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn
09:11AM0h31
Cologne Hbf
09:42AMWuppertal Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
09:11AM0h31
Cologne Hbf
09:42AMWuppertal Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus will get you from Cologne to Wuppertal at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Wuppertal travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Wuppertal

      FAQs: Travel to Wuppertal 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 Cologne to Wuppertal.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Wuppertal: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wuppertal is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Wuppertal:

      A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Wuppertal costing on average $1 (€1).

      The fastest way from Cologne to Wuppertal is by train with an average journey time of 9 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Wuppertal that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 20 min of travel time.

      Wuppertal is approximately 24 miles (38 km) away from Cologne.

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Wuppertal is:

      • 4 buses per day.
      • 4 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Wuppertal as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Wuppertal:

      • Most travelers catch their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wuppertal Hbf.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Wuppertal:

      • You can go to Wuppertal from Cologne by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Cologne to Wuppertal on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Cologne to Wuppertal with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€13) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Wuppertal.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Wuppertal with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Wuppertal with.
      • You can check for a direct train to Wuppertal with Deutsche Bahn or National Express with 3 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Wuppertal tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Many of our customers traveling from Cologne to Wuppertal don't make Wuppertal their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Wuppertal are Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris or Amsterdam, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Wuppertal to any of these top destinations today!

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