- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its Picasso collection and important Pop Art holdings.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Weinheim to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Weinheim to Cologne will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Weinheim to Cologne without transferring at least once.
15301 · S5 · ICE 616
15301 · S5 · ICE 616
15340 · IC 60402
15341 · ICE 698 · IC 60402
15340 · IC 60402
4656 · ICE 128
15305 · S5 · ICE 1014
15305 · S5 · ICE 1014
S5 · ICE 204
S5 · ICE 202Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Weinheim to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Weinheim to Cologne:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weinheim to Cologne costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Weinheim to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:49 PM Weinheim | 2h25 | 6:14 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Weinheim | 2h29 | 7:14 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:49 PM Weinheim | 2h25 | 8:14 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Weinheim | 2h29 | 9:14 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:49 PM Weinheim | 2h25 | 10:14 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
15340 · IC 60402 | Delayed 12:47 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 4h57 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15340 · IC 60402 | Delayed 12:50 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 4h54 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15340 · IC 60402 | Delayed 12:53 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 4h51 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15341 · ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 1:06 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 4h38 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15341 · ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 1:12 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 4h32 | 3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:48 PM Weinheim | 7h26 | 7:14 AM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
15343 · ICE 618 | Delayed 3:05 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 3h17 | 4:04 AM 4:04 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15343 · ICE 618 | Delayed 3:12 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 3h10 | 4:04 AM 4:04 AMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15301 · S5 · ICE 616 | On time 5:09 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 3h01 | 8:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15301 · S5 · ICE 616 | On time 5:15 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h55 | 8:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15302 · ICE 220 | On time 5:45 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h58 | 8:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15302 · ICE 824 | On time 5:45 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h29 | 8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15302 · ICE 824 | On time 5:48 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h26 | 8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15302 · ICE 220 | On time 5:48 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h55 | 8:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15302 · ICE 824 | On time 5:52 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h22 | 8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15302 · ICE 220 | On time 5:52 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h51 | 8:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15304 · ICE 1022+ 24506 | 6:42 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 3h24 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 204 | On time 6:44 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h21 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15304 · ICE 1022+ 24506 | 6:45 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 3h21 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 204 | On time 6:47 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h18 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15304 · ICE 822 | On time 6:48 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h26 | 9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15304 · ICE 1612 | On time 6:48 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h44 | 9:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15304 · ICE 1022+ 24506 | 6:48 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 3h18 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 204 | On time 6:50 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h15 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15305 · S5 · ICE 1014 | On time 7:08 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h14 | 9:22 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
15305 · S5 · ICE 1014 | On time 7:15 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h07 | 9:22 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 614 | On time 7:44 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h25 | 10:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 1049+ 24508 | 7:45 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 614 | On time 7:47 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h22 | 10:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 820 | On time 7:49 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h25 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 1049+ 24508 | 7:49 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 3h26 | 11:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 614 | On time 7:50 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h19 | 10:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 128 | On time 7:53 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h50 | 10:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 820 | On time 7:53 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h21 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
15306 · ICE 1049+ 24508 | 7:53 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 3h22 | 11:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15307 · 4655 · ICE 1012 | On time 8:05 AM Weinheim-Sulzbach | 2h28 | 10:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
15307 · 4656 · ICE 128 | On time 8:12 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h31 | 10:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15307 · 4655 · ICE 1012 | On time 8:12 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h21 | 10:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4656 · ICE 128 | On time 8:39 AM Weinheim (Bergstraße) station | 2h04 | 10:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15308 · ICE 1020+ 24510 | 8:42 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 3h23 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 202 | On time 8:50 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h15 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15309 · S5 · ICE 612 | On time 9:15 AM Weinheim-Lützelsachsen | 2h50 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Weinheim to Cologne run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its Picasso collection and important Pop Art holdings.
Archaeological museum focused on Roman Cologne; famous for mosaics and finds from the ancient city. Main building has had closures, but the collection remains significant.
Leading fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque and 19th-century European painting in Cologne's historic center.
The city's most visited walking area, with narrow lanes, churches, colorful houses and easy access to major sights.
Popular riverside walking route with postcard views of the cathedral, bridges and skyline, especially lively near sunset.
Historic square in the Old Town surrounded by traditional facades, busy pedestrian activity and classic Cologne atmosphere.
Cologne’s signature pale beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses called Stangen. It is central to the city’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a Brauhaus.
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with fried onions and black pudding. The sweet-savory combination is strongly associated with Rhineland home cooking.
Despite the name, this is not chicken but a rye bread roll with Gouda, mustard, onions, and pickles. It is a beloved Brauhaus snack traditionally eaten with Kölsch.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Cologne known for creative modern tasting menus and polished service, ideal for a higher-end culinary experience.
A well-known casual restaurant famous for schnitzel and generous portions, with a friendly, old-school Cologne neighborhood feel.
A long-established Brauhaus in the Old Town serving hearty Cologne specialties, fresh Kölsch, and a warm wood-paneled atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate by German standards: supermarkets and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but a tip is expected. Round up in cafés and taxis, and add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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