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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Heidelberg
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 12
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
1 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 12
33
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
On Sat, Sep 12, we found 33 trains from Cologne to Heidelberg, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 12 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
ICE 23 · ICE 117+
245075:53 AM3h18Cologne Hbf9:11 AMHeidelberg Hbf€281One-way2 transfers- ICE 201310:53 AM2h41Cologne Hbf1:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf€331One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15 · ICE 157712:18 PM2h23Cologne Hbf2:41 PMHeidelberg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- IC 24406:53 PM2h41Cologne Hbf9:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf€421One-way0 transfers
- ICE 229 · ICE 1291+245231:53 PM3h18Cologne Hbf5:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf€431One-way2 transfers
- ICE 915 · S39:32 AM1h44Cologne Messe/Deutz11:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf€921One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1011 · S33:32 PM1h44Cologne Messe/Deutz5:16 PMHeidelberg Hbf€971One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1013 · S25:39 PM1h44Cologne Messe/Deutz7:23 PMHeidelberg Hbf€921One-way1 transfer
- ICE 913 · S37:31 AM1h45Cologne Messe/Deutz9:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf€921One-way1 transfer
- ICE 919 · S31:31 PM1h45Cologne Messe/Deutz3:16 PMHeidelberg Hbf€971One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Heidelberg 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 210 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Heidelberg:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Heidelberg costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Live departures
Cologne to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Heidelberg trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2040 | Delayed 7:15 AM 8:53 AMCologne Hbf | 2h41 | 10:00 AM 10:00 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · 19269 | 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · S3 | On time 9:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h44 | 11:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 · S3 | Delayed 8:05 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h50 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27+24515+ICE 211 | On time 9:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 1:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 217 | 10:00 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h04 | 12:04 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2013 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 1:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 · 19273 | Delayed 8:56 AM 10:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 · S3 | Delayed 9:20 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 1h58 | 1:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 29+24519+ICE 1095 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 3:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · S3 | Delayed 9:58 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h51 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h41 | 10:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h51 | 11:05 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 15 · ICE 1577 | On time 12:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 2:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 | Delayed 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 1:40 PM 1:40 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · 19277 | Delayed 10:56 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 · S3 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 1h46 | 3:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229+24523+ICE 1291 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 3h18 | 5:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · S3 | Delayed 11:58 AM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h52 | 3:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2046 | Delayed 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 3:40 PM 3:40 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · 19281 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 4:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 · S3 | Delayed 1:32 PM 3:30 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 1h46 | 5:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927+24527+ICE 1097 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 7:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 611 · S3 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 5:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 17 · ICE 1671 | On time 4:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 6:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 | 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 7:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 · 19245 | Delayed 2:56 PM 4:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h54 | 6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 · S3 | Delayed 3:39 PM 5:32 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 1h44 | 7:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 929+24531+ICE 1099 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 9:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 613 · S3 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 7:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2440 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 9:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 · 19249 | Delayed 4:56 PM 6:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h55 | 8:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 · S2 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h53 | 9:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| ICE 23+24507+ICE 117 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h18 | 9:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2348 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 9:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 · 19265 | On time 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 8:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 913 · S3 | On time 7:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h45 | 9:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 513 · S3 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Heidelberg
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Trains from Cologne to Heidelberg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne and Heidelberg from €13. 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 to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Heidelberg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Heidelberg
Most Cologne to Heidelberg trains use the Köln Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do trains to Heidelberg leave from?
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 Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Which Heidelberg station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
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.
Getting to Heidelberg-Altstadt from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Altstadt 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: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Getting to Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach 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: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
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