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Heidelberg, Germany → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Cologne

Composite routes from Heidelberg to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 10 min
Car
249 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Lufthansa
Website
Lufthansa
Website
45 min
Every day
$127.23–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 3
Euroclub
Vasylya Stusa Str. 9/89, 02142 Kyiv, Ukraine
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Euroclub
Vasylya Stusa Str. 9/89, 02142 Kyiv, Ukraine
+380 444 867 900, +49 221 828 291 71
+380 444 867 900, +49 221 828 291 71
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 45m
Hourly
$12.72–$24.17
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Bus operators
Found: 7
Euroclub
Vasylya Stusa Str. 9/89, 02142 Kyiv, Ukraine
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Euroclub
Vasylya Stusa Str. 9/89, 02142 Kyiv, Ukraine
+380 444 867 900, +49 221 828 291 71
+380 444 867 900, +49 221 828 291 71
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
[email protected]
Contact via email
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
+48 774 434 444
+48 774 434 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
+380687706030
+380687706030
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $10.87 - $20.65 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Cologne via Mannheim, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Cologne?

The distance between Heidelberg and Cologne is 257 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 15m and costs $34.78 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Heidelberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cologne bus from?

Heidelberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cologne train from?

Heidelberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Heidelberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cologne is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 15m and costs $34.78 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m. There are no good options to train between Heidelberg to Cologne.

Where does the Heidelberg to Cologne bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Cologne train arrive?

Heidelberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Cologne is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Heidelberg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne?

Book your Heidelberg to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Cologne?

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