The average train between Heidelberg and Köln Hbf takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Köln Hbf. 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Heidelberg to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Köln Hbf is 210.6 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 31m.