The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Westerland
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
7 h 52 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Westerland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Westerland will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Westerland every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 451 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 53 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Cologne to Westerland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Westerland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £342.
Distance: 451 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £517 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne to Westerland train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:05 Cologne | 7h29 | 14:34 Westerland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Cologne | 7h53 | 15:04 Westerland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:11 Cologne | 7h52 | 17:03 Westerland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Westerland
Distance 451 km |
Average train duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 29m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Westerland trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Westerland from £26. 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.
FAQs: Cologne to Westerland train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Westerland
- 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: 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
- 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
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