What is the cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The distance between Heilbronn and Cologne is 325 km. The road distance is 312.8 km.

How do I travel from Heilbronn to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €55 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Heilbronn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Cologne bus from?

Heilbronn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Cologne train from?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Cologne bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Cologne train arrive?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Cologne is 313 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Heilbronn to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Heilbronn to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Heilbronn to Cologne?

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

Heilbronn to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Heilbronn to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 8m
€59–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heilbronn to Colognerideshare 311.5 km
3h 22m
€14–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N965 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 38m
€35–45
Drive 312.8 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Colognecar 312.8 km
2h 46m
€45–65
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 23m
€125–338
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 19m
€59–200
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Neckarelz, Bahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S2 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain
7h 30m
€60–93
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 2m
€133–278

Heilbronn to Cologne by train

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Distance: 324.6 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 5h 38m.

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