Cologne to Heidelberg University Trains

Cologne to Heidelberg University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heidelberg University takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 30m
Duration: 262 km
Distance: €58
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 / ...

2h 21m

€48–192

Cologne to Heidelberg University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:30 PM → 5:30 PM
2h • 1 change
5:32 PM → 7:30 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:00 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:30 PM
2h • 1 change
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