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How to get fromCologne to Schloß Heidelbergby train, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Schloß Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
    2h 19m
    €48–195
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Heidelbergrideshare rideshare 250.4 km
    3h 5m
    €10–19
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus bus FlixBus 108 / ...
    4h 56m
  4. Drive 253.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Schloß Heidelbergcar car 253.8 km
    2h 19m
    €36–52
  5. Train via Köln Hbf

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    2h 28m
    €32–196
  6. Train via Mainz

    1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rb26
    2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain train Re14
    5h 1m
    €52–84

Cologne to Schloß Heidelberg by train and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Schloß Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Schloß Heidelberg via Frankfurt central train station, Heidelberg Pre Waypoint, Heidelberg, Betriebshof, and Heidelberg, Rathaus/Bergbahn in around 4h 56m.

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