There are 4 ways to get from Walldorf to Cologne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h€45–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 17m€32–40Drive 261.2 km
- Drive from Walldorf to Colognecar 261.2 km
2h 18m€39–56Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Schwetzingen, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S6
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 29m€46–109
Walldorf to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walldorf to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Walldorf to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Walldorf to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Walldorf, Drehscheibe and arriving at Köln via Heidelberg Post Waypoint and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Walldorf to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Walldorf and Cologne is 274 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.
The best way to get from Walldorf to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Walldorf to Cologne, including transfers.
Walldorf to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Walldorf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf station.
The best way to get from Walldorf to Cologne is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Walldorf, Drehscheibe to Köln Hbf via Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf, Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walldorf, Drehscheibe to Köln via Heidelberg Post Waypoint and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Schwetzingen, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–26
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Walldorf to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Walldorf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walldorf to Cologne is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Walldorf to Cologne.
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