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4.6Travel Information between Heilbronn and Cologne
 Distance | 159 miles (257 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $22 - $144 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $22 (€19) • 4 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $144 (€130) • 2 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 159 miles (257 km) by bus, train or flight between Heilbronn and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Heilbronn to Cologne.
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How to get from Heilbronn to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Heilbronn to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Heilbronn to Cologne.
There are 3 ways to get from Heilbronn to Cologne: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Heilbronn is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Heilbronn to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $123 (€111) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $144 (€130) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€22) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Heilbronn and Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cologne by bus takes 4 h 50 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 3 min of travel time.
Cologne is approximately 159 miles (257 km) away from Heilbronn.
The average frequency per day from Heilbronn to Cologne is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Heilbronn and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Heilbronn to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Heilbronn to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Heilbronn to Cologne tickets on Omio for $22 (€19).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Heilbronn to Cologne tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).
Yes, there are direct services available from Heilbronn to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Heilbronn to Cologne.
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