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Cologne to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heidelberg takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

1h 48m
Duration
256 km
Distance
€58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
1h 40m
€47–154

Cologne to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 255.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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