The average train between Heidelberg and Cologne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
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 Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Cologne is 210.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.