What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 40m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Messe/Deutz station and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Messe/Deutz station and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

The distance between Köln Messe/Deutz station and Heidelberg is 256 km. The road distance is 249 km.

How do I travel from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 40m and costs €45 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg bus from?

Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg train from?

Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 1h 40m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

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Can I share a ride from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg?

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

Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
1h 40m
€47–204
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Heidelbergrideshare 250.4 km
3h 6m
€10–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 15m
€23–41
Drive 249 km
1. Drive from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelbergcar 249 km
2h 11m
€36–51
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 50m
€110–239
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2h 6m
€45–210
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain Re14
4h 39m
€52–87

Köln Messe/Deutz station to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Köln Messe/Deutz station, Germany and 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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