How to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heilbronn to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 159 miles (257 km)

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$37

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$94

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$58

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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4h 8m

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3h 38m

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3h 29m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Cologne:

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Cologne costing on average $94 (€76).

A bus is $468 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Cologne costing on average $505 (€409).

The fastest way to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Heilbronn and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Heilbronn to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM4h25
    Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    4:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM4h25
    Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    4:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2145+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
    9:30 AM2h55
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn19357 · ICE 772 · IC 1947
    8:30 AM4h35
    Heilbronn Hbf
    1:05 PMCologne Hbf
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19313 · ICE 1010 · ICE 926
    9:30 AM4h35
    Heilbronn Hbf
    2:05 PMCologne Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 202
    8:06 AM2h59
    Heilbronn Hbf
    11:05 AMCologne Hbf
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM5h40
    Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    4:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2147 · LH1982
    1:05 PM4h15
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3151One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2149+EurowingsLH5351
    5:00 PM4h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $4561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2147+EurowingsLH5357
    1:05 PM5h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $5201One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Heilbronn and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Cologne:

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Cologne costing on average $94 (€76).

A bus is $468 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Cologne costing on average $505 (€409).

The fastest way to travel from Heilbronn to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Heilbronn to Cologne is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Heilbronn to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heilbronn to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heilbronn to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Heilbronn to Cologne:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Heilbronn to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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