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How to travel from Cologne to Heidelberg

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Travel Information from Cologne to Heidelberg

distanceDistance130 miles (210 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$15 - $18
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 6 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 130 miles (210 km) from Cologne to Heidelberg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Heidelberg.

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from Cologne to Heidelberg

How to get from Cologne to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:15AM4h35
Köln, Flughafen
12:50PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:40AM4h30
Köln, Flughafen
03:10PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
12:55PM1h48
Cologne Hbf
02:43PMHeidelberg Hbf
$1131One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:21AM2h43
Cologne Messe/Deutz
12:04PMHeidelberg Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:48AM3h06
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:54AMHeidelberg Hbf
$471One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
10:36AM3h18
Cologne Messe/Deutz
01:54PMHeidelberg Hbf
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:40PM3h35
Köln, Flughafen
05:15PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:50PM3h15
Köln, Flughafen
10:05PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$341One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:00PM17h10
Cologne
04:10PMHeidelberg
$1221One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best trip from Cologne to Heidelberg with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Cologne and Heidelberg. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Heidelberg

      FAQs: Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Heidelberg.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Heidelberg including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Heidelberg:

      Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $18 (€16).

      The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 6 min.

      Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

      Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.

      Heidelberg is approximately 130 miles (210 km) away from Cologne.

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Heidelberg is:

      • 7 buses per day.
      • Around 10 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Heidelberg:

      • Most travelers catch their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Heidelberg:

      • You can go to Heidelberg from Cologne by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Cologne to Heidelberg on Omio.
      • You can travel by train from Cologne to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Heidelberg tickets for $18 (€16) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Heidelberg with FlixBus with 7 direct buses per day.
      • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn.

      Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Heidelberg often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Heidelberg itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Heidelberg and any of these top destinations today!
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