What is the cheapest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Hoffenheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoffenheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße and arriving at Köln via Heidelberg central train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Hoffenheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hoffenheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

The distance between Hoffenheim and Cologne is 283 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.

How do I travel from Hoffenheim to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoffenheim to Cologne bus from?

Hoffenheim to Cologne bus services, operated by Busverkehr Rhein-Neckar GmbH, depart from Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße station.

Where do I catch the Hoffenheim to Cologne train from?

Hoffenheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Hoffenheim to Cologne bus arrive?

Hoffenheim to Cologne bus services, operated by Busverkehr Rhein-Neckar GmbH, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Hoffenheim to Cologne train arrive?

Hoffenheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoffenheim to Cologne is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Hoffenheim to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1791+ hotels available in Cologne.

Hoffenheim to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 23m
€42–114
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 33m
€36–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhofbus 755
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 108 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
6h 49m
Drive 275.7 km
1. Drive from Hoffenheim to Colognecar 275.7 km
2h 35m
€38–55
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 27m
€59–89

Hoffenheim to Cologne by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße to Köln via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 49m.

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