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Heidelberg to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cologne takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. 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 50m
Duration
256 km
Distance
€56
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
2h 13m
€43–171

Heidelberg to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 255.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €40–160 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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