The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Wiesbaden
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Wiesbaden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Wiesbaden will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 46 trains that leave Cologne for Wiesbaden on Mon, Dec 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
ICE 713
IC 2406+
25025
ICE 927 · 4265 · S1
ICE 1519 · ICE 28 · ICE 710
ICE 229 · 4263 · S9
ICE 713
ICE 109 · ICE 28 · ICE 710
ICE 721 · ICE 28 · ICE 710
ICE 1013 · S9
ICE 629 · ICE 1650Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Wiesbaden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wiesbaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Live departures
Cologne to Wiesbaden train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Wiesbaden trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 11 · S8 | On time 7:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 9:13 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1513 · S8 | On time 7:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 9:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 · S8 | On time 7:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h58 | 9:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · S9 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 9:48 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 1020 · S8 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h49 | 9:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · S9 | On time 7:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h50 | 9:48 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · S9 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 10:18 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · S9 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h47 | 10:18 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 1654 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h52 | 10:37 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · 4259 · S1 | 8:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h35 | 11:24 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · S9 | Delayed 9:14 AM 8:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 10:48 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 219 · S9 | 8:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h50 | 10:48 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 13 · S8 | On time 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 11:13 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1515 · S8 | On time 9:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 11:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · S8 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h58 | 11:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · S9 | Delayed 10:06 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 11:48 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · ICE 926 · S8 | Delayed 10:06 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h49 | 11:43 AM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · S9 | On time 10:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 12:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · ICE 1652 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h47 | 12:32 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 · S9 | Delayed 11:15 AM 10:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 12:48 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 15 · S8 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 1:13 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1517 · S8 | On time 11:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 1:43 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · S8 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h58 | 1:43 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2404+ 25021 | On time 11:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h36 | 2:25 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · S9 | Delayed 12:04 PM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 1:48 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · S9 | On time 12:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 2:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · S9 | On time 12:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h48 | 2:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 · 4263 · S9 | On time 12:37 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h41 | 3:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1650 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h47 | 2:32 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · S9 | Delayed 1:09 PM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 2:48 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · S8 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 3:13 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1519 · S8 | 1:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 3:43 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1519 · ICE 28 · ICE 710 | On time 1:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h02 | 3:31 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 721 · S8 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h58 | 3:43 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 · ICE 28 · ICE 710 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h46 | 3:31 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2406+ 25025 | On time 1:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h36 | 4:25 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · S9 | Delayed 2:05 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 3:48 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · ICE 28 · ICE 710 | Delayed 2:05 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h37 | 3:31 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · S9 | On time 2:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 4:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 · S9 | On time 2:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h48 | 4:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · ICE 1558 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h52 | 4:37 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · 4265 · S1 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h31 | 5:24 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 611 · S9 | 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 4:48 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 713 | On time 4:00 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h07 | 5:07 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · S9 | On time 4:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 6:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · S9 | On time 4:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h46 | 6:18 PM Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Wiesbaden
Trains from Cologne to Wiesbaden run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Cologne to Wiesbaden trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Cologne and Wiesbaden from $11 (€8). 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Wiesbaden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Wiesbaden
- 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: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
- Beef and Bun
- Rooster Fried Chicken
- Trattoria Da-Balbi
- Oranien-Eck
- Hotel am Landeshaus
- Hotel Luisenhof
- Aurora
- Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden
- Pizzeria da Carmelo
- Die Brasserie am Henkellpark
- Nur Kebab
- Erste Sahne
- Hotel am Schlosspark
- Bistrorante Midi
- Bastion von Schönborn
- Eiscafé La Scala
- The Big Easy
- Hotel zum Schnackel
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