Heidelberg to Cologne Trains

Heidelberg to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cologne takes 1h 53m 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.

1h 53m
Duration: 256 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

best

Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

2h 10m

€43–98

Heidelberg to Cologne train times

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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:33 PM → 6:54 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 8:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 10:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:13 PM → 11:10 PM
1h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 4:29 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 5:48 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
12:43 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Cologne? 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.

Heidelberg to Cologne trains

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Heidelberg to Cologne train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:33 PM → 6:54 PM

6:43 PM → 8:29 PM

8:13 PM → 10:05 PM

9:13 PM → 11:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM

8:43 AM → 10:29 AM

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM

8:43 AM → 10:29 AM

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

2:42 PM → 4:29 PM

3:33 PM → 5:48 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM

8:43 AM → 10:29 AM

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM

8:43 AM → 10:29 AM

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:29 AM

8:43 AM → 10:29 AM

10:43 AM → 12:29 PM

12:43 PM → 2:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf

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