The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Wuppertal
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Wuppertal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Wuppertal will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Wuppertal every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Cologne to Wuppertal train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Wuppertal trains for today, Tuesday, 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 555 | On time 7:21 am Cologne Hbf | 0h27 | 7:48 am Wuppertal Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Wuppertal
Trains from Cologne to Wuppertal run on average 3 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 7m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Cologne to Wuppertal trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Cologne and Wuppertal from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Cologne to Wuppertal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Wuppertal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wuppertal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz, Cologne Süd and Cologne Mülheim. When arriving in Wuppertal, you can end your trip in train stations like Wuppertal Hbf, Wuppertal-Oberbarmen, Wuppertal-Vohwinkel station and Wuppertal-Barmen station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wuppertal Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Wuppertal
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Yilmaz
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Kreta Grill
- Haus Hesemann
- Pizzorro
- Restaurant
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- Brauhaus Eltzhof
- Cafe Wanda
- East Time
- Olymp
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
- Vidaleo
- Cafe Extrablatt
- McDonald's
- KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
- Central-Hotel
- Ibis Wuppertal City
- Hotel Astor
- Arcade
- TeAmore
- Burger King
- Haus Becker
- Café Moritz
- Imperial
- City Hotel
- Hotel zur Krone
- Mc Bobby
- Pizza-Time
- Sonnborner Hafen
- Grill-Stop
- Dorfschenke
- Zur Rutenbeck
- Schwaferts
- Vidaleo
- KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
- Laurenz
- Milia´s Coffee
- Central-Hotel
- Hotel Astor
- Hotel Hanseatic
- Arcade
- Mc Bobby
- Pizza-Time
- Sonnborner Hafen
- Varresbecker Grill
- Dorfschenke
- Zur Rutenbeck
- Schwaferts
- Cay Ocegi
- Mona Lisa
- Kochstube
- Kebab Haus
- McDonald's
- Färberei:Café
- Wupper Grill
- Vinh Son
