Train Cologne to Heidelberg from €59 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

1h 50m
Duration: 256 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...

1h 42m

€48–116

Cologne to Heidelberg train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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