Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station Trains

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg Station and Cologne Central Station takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station. 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 3m
Duration: 258 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

2h 23m

€43–206

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg Station and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg Station is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

3:13 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
4:13 PM → 6:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:43 PM
2h • 1 change
5:13 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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