What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf 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 19m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Heidelberg?

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

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Heidelberg is 257 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Heidelberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
1h 49m
€30–204
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Heidelbergrideshare 250.4 km
2h 55m
€10–19
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
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 19m
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Heidelbergcar 251.5 km
2h 14m
€36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 51m
€115–229
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 41m
€45–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
4h 34m

Köln Hbf to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 257.1 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 4h 19m.

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