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Köln Hbf to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Heidelberg takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg. 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 1m
Duration
257 km
Distance
€58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
1h 54m
€27–96

Köln Hbf to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Köln Hbf and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 257.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day.

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