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4.6Travel Information from Cologne to Heidelberg
 Distance | 130 miles (210 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€13) • 3 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 6 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus 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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The best way to travel from Cologne to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Heidelberg
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.
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.
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