Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Heidelberg Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Tue, Jun 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 1:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2h20 | 4:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:47 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h19 | 7:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 3:47 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h46 | 5:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2h03 | 6:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:52 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2h07 | 6:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 00:27 |
Last train 20:57 |
You can travel by train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Train information from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn:
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