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Compare bus and train for Wuppertal to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wuppertal to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wuppertal to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Wuppertal to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (36m by train vs 52m by car). Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wuppertal to Cologne
How to get from Wuppertal to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wuppertal to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2040
8:14 AM 0h31 Wuppertal Hbf 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2040
8:14 AM 0h31 Wuppertal Hbf 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2040
8:14 AM 0h31 Wuppertal Hbf 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 17407
8:04 AM 0h34 Wuppertal Hbf 8:38 AM Cologne Hbf €40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17323
8:51 AM 0h42 Wuppertal Hbf 9:33 AM Cologne Hbf €40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17321
8:20 AM 0h45 Wuppertal Hbf 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wuppertal and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wuppertal Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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