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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€53
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 15
42
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 42 trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf, including 7 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 24406:53 PM2h41Cologne Hbf9:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:14 AM12h44Cologne Hbf8:58 PMHeidelberg Hbf€171One-way1 transfer- S12 · ICE 319 · ICE 69910:00 PM5h38Cologne Hbf3:38 AMHeidelberg Hbf€221One-way2 transfers
- IC 2442 · S6 · S28:53 PM3h44Cologne Hbf12:37 AMHeidelberg Hbf€251One-way2 transfers
- ICE 201310:53 AM2h41Cologne Hbf1:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
- ICE 515 · S39:54 AM1h50Cologne Hbf11:44 AMHeidelberg Hbf€621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 513 · S37:54 AM1h51Cologne Hbf9:45 AMHeidelberg Hbf€831One-way1 transfer
- ICE 517 · S311:54 AM1h51Cologne Hbf1:45 PMHeidelberg Hbf€681One-way1 transfer
- ICE 611 · S33:54 PM1h51Cologne Hbf5:45 PMHeidelberg Hbf€681One-way1 transfer
- ICE 613 · S35:54 PM1h51Cologne Hbf7:45 PMHeidelberg Hbf€581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 210 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Heidelberg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2044 | Delayed 11:56 AM 12:53 PMCologne Hbf | 2h41 | 2:40 PM 2:40 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 · S3 | Delayed 12:40 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h52 | 3:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229+ 24523+ICE 1291 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 5:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2046 | Delayed 1:09 PM 2:53 PMCologne Hbf | 2h41 | 3:53 PM 3:53 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · 19281 | Delayed 1:03 PM 2:56 PMCologne Hbf | 1h52 | 4:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 711 · S3 | On time 6:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h43 | 8:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 9:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 · 19265 | 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 8:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10905 · ICE 913 · S3 | 7:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 9:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 1093+24511 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 11:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · S3 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h44 | 8:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2040 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 11:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · 19269 | 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · S3 | 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 11:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · S3 | Delayed 7:58 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h50 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 211+24515 | 9:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 1:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 1:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 · 19273 | On time 10:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 · S3 | On time 11:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h56 | 1:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 1095+24519 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 3:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · S3 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 3:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · 19277 | On time 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10917 · ICE 919 · S3 | 1:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 3:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 1:21 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Most popular train connections from Cologne Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Heidelberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf
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