What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg is 257 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg bus from?

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg train from?

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg train arrive?

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, tram, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
1h 57m
€30–153
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Heidelbergrideshare 250.4 km
2h 53m
€10–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h 38m
€32–39
Night train, tram
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Seegartentram Rnv 5
4h 19m
€28–99
Drive 251.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelbergcar 251.1 km
2h 14m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 44m
€45–160
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 14m
€118–241

Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg by foot and train

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Distance: 257.4 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Köln and Frankfurt central train station in around 4h 38m.

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