The average train between Heidelberg and Cologne takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Cologne. 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 3 hours between Heidelberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Heidelberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Cologne is 210.1 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 22m.