Shortest travel time:
1 h 46 m
Longest travel time:
4 h 45 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$52
Avg. daily departures:
51
Earliest departure:
01:27
Latest departure:
21:20
Heidelberg
Heidelberg train station
Heidelberg Hbf
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany
250 km
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany

Heidelberg to Cologne Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Heidelberg to Cologne is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 3 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 51 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Heidelberg to Cologne boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Heidelberg to Cologne is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Heidelberg to Cologne Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
1 hrs 46 min
4 hrs 30 min
01:27
11:33
23
Afternoon trains
1 hrs 51 min
3 hrs 19 min
12:13
17:33
18
Evening trains
1 hrs 51 min
3 hrs 10 min
18:13
20:55
9
Night trains
4 hrs 45 min
4 hrs 45 min
21:20
21:20
1

Trains on Heidelberg - Cologne Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 19 min
$74
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
2 hrs 20 min
$52
10
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 46 min
$61
4
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 19 min
$89
3
Railjet Xpress
Railjet Xpress
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 10 min
$62
1
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 45 min
$55
1
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
2 hrs 9 min
$94
2
Regional-Express
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 1 min
$69
1
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 51 min
$67
18
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 59 min
$52
10
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