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The average train between Cologne and Heidelberg takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Cologne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Heidelberg is 210.1 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.
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