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

The cheapest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Hoffenheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hoffenheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

The distance between Hoffenheim and Cologne is 283 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hoffenheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoffenheim to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Hoffenheim to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hoffenheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoffenheim to Cologne is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Hoffenheim to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Hoffenheim to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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best
1. Take the train from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 52m
€49–193
Drive 277.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hoffenheim to Colognecar 277.7 km
2h 33m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 46m
€123–271
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 3m
€49–193
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 20m
€54–91

Hoffenheim to Cologne by train

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Distance: 283.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hoffenheim, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 52m.

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