Cologne to Heidelberg Trains

Cologne to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heidelberg takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration: 256 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...

1h 45m

€47–101

Cologne to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:16 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cologne to Heidelberg trains

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Cologne to Heidelberg train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:16 AM

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:16 AM

9:58 AM → 12:16 PM

1:30 PM → 3:16 PM

3:30 PM → 5:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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