Train Heilbronn to Cologne from €76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Cologne takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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.

3h 15m
Duration: 338 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 12m

€43–134

Heilbronn to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Heilbronn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

3:04 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:07 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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