The train between Cologne and Heidelberg University takes 5h 28m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cologne to Heidelberg University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once a week between Cologne and Heidelberg University. The service departs Cologne at 12:04 AM at night, which arrives into Heidelberg University at 05:32:00. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Cologne to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Heidelberg University is 210.5 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 5 times a day.