Heidelberg to Cologne Trains

Heidelberg to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 1m
Duration: 257 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

2h 20m

€43–103

Heidelberg to Cologne train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:13 PM → 10:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:44 PM → 10:30 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:13 PM → 11:10 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:14 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
1h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
2:02 AM → 6:04 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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