Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport

Showing times and prices for May 21

Cheapest price

$27

Average price

$55

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1049 · 10619
    8:24 AM3h26
    Heidelberg Hbf
    11:50 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · 89702
    2:10 AM4h01
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S19
    3:43 AM2h39
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:22 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · 4750 · IC 2241 · S19
    5:06 AM4h29
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:35 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $351One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 616 · S19
    6:02 AM2h34
    Heidelberg Hbf
    8:36 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $421One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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Driving

$40

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport:

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Cologne Bonn Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 33m faster (2h 13m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€32) vs $45 (€36)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614 · S198:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h22
10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614 · ICE 820 · S198:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h09
10:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1049 · 10619
On time
8:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h26
11:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 1012 · 106178:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h16
10:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1096 · ICE 1020 · S19+Hessische Landesbahn24510
On time
8:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h49
12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 202 · S199:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h25
11:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn15310 · ICE 726 · S199:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h56
12:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 612 · ICE 726 · S1910:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h09
12:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 612 · S1910:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h22
12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1947 · S19
On time
10:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h11
1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 1010 · 1062110:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h17
12:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 102 · 897347:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h01
10:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 102 · ICE 528 · S197:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h12
9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2347 · 89738
On time
8:25 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h46
12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS4 · ICE 910 · 897368:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h38
11:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1690 · ICE 524
On time
8:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h30
11:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 100 · ICE 524
On time
9:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h15
11:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 100 · ICE 524
On time
9:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h15
11:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn15334 · ICE 920 · 268449:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
5h08
2:34 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19290 · ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 2684410:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
4h24
2:34 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S19
On time
3:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h39
6:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · 4750 · IC 2241 · S195:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
4h29
9:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 776 · ICE 824 · S19
On time
5:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h34
8:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 616 · ICE 824 · S196:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h20
8:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 616 · S196:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h34
8:36 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport

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Trains from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 07:24. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 11m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)
Distance
123 miles (198 km)
Average train duration
2h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$27 (€21)
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
3h 11m
First train
6:24 AM
Last train
7:24 AM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Heidelberg and Cologne Bonn Airport from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
Cheapest Price
$27 (€21)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
$57 (€46)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
8 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 7m
Cheapest Price
$73 (€59)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
1 a day

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  • Must visit

Museum Ludwig

Major modern and contemporary art museum known for its Picasso collection, Pop Art, and significant postwar works. A top cultural stop beside Cologne Cathedral.

  • Must visit

Römisch-Germanisches Museum

Important archaeological museum for Roman Cologne, known for mosaics and artifacts from the city’s ancient past. Core collection remains a must for history-focused visitors.

  • Must visit

Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Well-known museum on the Rhine covering cocoa history and chocolate production, with family-friendly displays and tasting appeal. One of Cologne’s most popular modern attractions.

Euro

Airport prices are higher than in central Cologne. Coffee and snacks are moderate, while full meals cost more.

Average meal costs

Budget
EUR 8-12 for snacks or fast food.
Mid-range
EUR 15-25 per person.
Fine dining
EUR 35+ per person.
Coffee
EUR 3-5 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis.

FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $27 (€21), while the average price is around $40 (€32).
The train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport takes 3h 11m and runs 11 per day.
The distance by train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is 123 miles (198 km).
The first train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 6:24 AM.
The last train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 7:24 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $16 (€13).
The train journey from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport offers scenic views, particularly as it passes along the Rhine River, featuring picturesque landscapes, vineyards, and historic castles.
A day trip from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 11m. The distance is 123 miles (198 km). There are 13 trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Since both Heidelberg and Cologne Bonn Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne Bonn Airport include Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Maastricht, Koblenz, Venlo.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Cologne Bonn Airport

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Heid´s Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Uuuhmami
  • Taj Mahal
Hotel
Hotel
  • Leonardo Hotel
  • Qube Hotel
  • NH Heidelberg
  • Krokodil
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Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Persepolis
  • Zum Brückenaff
  • 'S' Kastanie
  • Choa
Hotel
Hotel
  • Parkhotel Atlantic
  • Hackteufel
  • Goldener Falke
  • Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Dufke
  • Stettiner Klause
  • Hakim's Imbiss
  • KOLBEZ Cafe
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Hotel
  • Hotel Rose

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