Heidelberg to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Cologne

Showing times and prices for May 25

Cheapest price

€28

Average price

€116

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

1 h 47 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne will cost around €116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.

Fast trains

Of the 39 trains that leave Heidelberg for Cologne on Mon, May 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    3:43 AM2h21
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:04 AMCologne Hbf
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402
    2:02 AM3h42
    Heidelberg Hbf
    5:44 AMCologne Hbf
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 100 · ICE 1220
    9:10 PM3h58
    Heidelberg Hbf
    1:08 AMCologne Hbf
    501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 910
    8:44 PM3h27
    Heidelberg Hbf
    12:11 AMCologne Hbf
    691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1649
    6:24 PM2h42
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:06 PMCologne Hbf
    701One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 210 km

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€54

Average price

€20

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3h 35m

Average total duration

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Live departures

Heidelberg to Cologne train times

The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402
Delayed
2:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h42
3:44 AM 3:44 AMCologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6183:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h21
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 616
On time
6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h58
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn16000 · ICE 76 · ICE 1022
On time
6:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h40
10:23 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 204
On time
7:03 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h02
9:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614
On time
8:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1049
On time
8:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h41
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ECE 8 · ICE 1020
On time
8:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h41
12:15 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 202
On time
9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 612
On time
10:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 1947
On time
10:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2h41
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1010
On time
10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h46
12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 926
On time
10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
3h33
2:16 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19264 · ICE 200
On time
11:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 61012:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1645
On time
12:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h41
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 918
On time
12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h46
2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 918 · ICE 1228
On time
12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h36
4:19 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19268 · ICE 108
On time
1:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 518
On time
2:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
4:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2012
On time
2:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
5:06 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 916
On time
2:42 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h47
4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 916 · ICE 282:42 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h36
6:18 PM Cologne Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19272 · ICE 106
On time
3:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
5:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 218
On time
3:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h19
5:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 516
On time
4:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
6:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 1941
On time
4:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h41
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 224
On time
4:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
6:43 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19276 · ICE 104
On time
5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 514
On time
6:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
8:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1649
On time
6:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
9:06 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 912
On time
6:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h46
8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 912 · ICE 24
On time
6:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h28
10:11 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 102
On time
7:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
9:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 512
On time
8:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
10:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2347
On time
8:25 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2h54
11:19 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 910
On time
8:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h27
12:11 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 100 · ICE 1220
On time
9:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h58
1:08 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 100 · ICE 524
On time
9:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
3h08
12:18 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Cologne?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Cologne is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Cologne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Cologne.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Cologne

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Trains from Heidelberg to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 1h 58m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12
Distance
210 km
Average train duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 58m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
77 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €12

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg and Cologne from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
€19
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
€48
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
5 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
€56
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
16 a day

DB Regio Stuttgart

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
DB Regio Stuttgart frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Cologne

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Cologne 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 Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Cologne can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Cologne is €54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Heidelberg to Cologne is 1h 58m to travel the 210 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Cologne leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Heidelberg to Cologne leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 1 direct trains a day from Heidelberg to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Heidelberg to Cologne, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Heidelberg and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Cologne from Heidelberg is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 58m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Heidelberg to Cologne is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Cologne including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Cologne

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The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Cologne.
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Heid´s Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Uuuhmami
  • Taj Mahal
Hotel
Hotel
  • Leonardo Hotel
  • Qube Hotel
  • NH Heidelberg
  • Krokodil
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ParkingParking
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Persepolis
  • Zum Brückenaff
  • 'S' Kastanie
  • Choa
Hotel
Hotel
  • Parkhotel Atlantic
  • Hackteufel
  • Goldener Falke
  • Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/RohrbachWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Dufke
  • Stettiner Klause
  • Hakim's Imbiss
  • KOLBEZ Cafe
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Rose

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