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

The cheapest way to get from Sinsheim to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sinsheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Sinsheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sinsheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Sinsheim to Cologne?

The distance between Sinsheim and Cologne is 288 km. The road distance is 279.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sinsheim to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Sinsheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sinsheim to Cologne train from?

Sinsheim to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Sinsheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sinsheim to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Sinsheim to Cologne train arrive?

Sinsheim to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Sinsheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sinsheim to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Sinsheim to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Sinsheim to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Sinsheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 33m
€32–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGNbus 027 / ...
6h 4m
€25–39
Drive 279.9 km
1. Drive from Sinsheim to Colognecar 279.9 km
2h 29m
€40–58
Train via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 36m
€36–98
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 33m
€59–90

Sinsheim to Cologne by train

71Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.4 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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