Heilbronn to Cologne Trains

Heilbronn to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Cologne takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration: 326 km
Distance: €69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

3h 19m

€56–161

Heilbronn to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Heilbronn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:04 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:07 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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