There are 4 ways to get from Frechen to Heidelberg by train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 32m€31–113Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Frechen to Heidelbergcar 262.9 km
2h 19m€50–72Tram, train
- Take the tram from Köln Neumarkt to Bonn Hbftram 16 / ...
- Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 43m€42–94Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Brühl Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
5h 52m€49–130
Frechen to Heidelberg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg is to tram and train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Frechen and Heidelberg is 268 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Frechen to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Frechen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Frechen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Heidelberg is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Frechen to Heidelberg.
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What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Tram from Köln Neumarkt to Bonn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
- Phone
- 0228/711 -1
- Website
- SWB Bus und Bahn
Tram from Köln Neumarkt to Bonn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- SWB Bus und Bahn
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Brühl Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
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