What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg Station and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg Station station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg Station and Cologne Central Station?

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

How far is it from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Heidelberg Station and Cologne Central Station is 258 km. The road distance is 250.6 km.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station bus from?

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station train from?

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

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

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station

Q: How long does it take to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2h 23m
€43–206
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Colognerideshare 249.8 km
3h 17m
€10–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 48m
Drive 250.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Stationcar 250.6 km
2h 12m
€36–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 53m
€107–235
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2h 46m
€45–210
Train via Oberwesel
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Rb26
5h 3m
€41–56

Heidelberg Station to Cologne Central Station by foot and train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.6 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Heidelberg Station, Germany and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 4h 48m.

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