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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heilbronn to Cologne

Composite routes from Heilbronn to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 45 min
Car
310 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 25m
Once daily
$31.81–$45.80
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 25m
Every day
$41.98–$1,017.81
Eurowings
Website
4h 2m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$763.36
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 8m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$4,707.36
Swiss
Website
6h 35m
Monday to Thursday
$152.67–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 10
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Go Ahead BW
Website
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
Süwex
Website
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
NS
Website
1h 41m
Once daily
$31.81–$76.34
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$30.53–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
$57.25–$63.61
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 18m
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.09–$17.81
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Go Ahead BW
Website
41 min
Hourly
$12.72–$24.17
+49 711 400 534 44
+49 711 400 534 44
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Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
1h 18m
Hourly
+49 7821 9960770
+49 7821 9960770
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Süwex
Website
49 min
Every 4 hours
$16.54–$24.17
0621 8301200
0621 8301200
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TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
2h 51m
Hourly
$39.44–$54.71
+49-261-98887070
+49-261-98887070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 22m
Every 4 hours
$16.54–$27.99
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $14.13 - $23.91 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The distance between Heilbronn and Cologne is 338 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Heilbronn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Cologne train from?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $65.22 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the time difference between Heilbronn and Cologne?

It is currently 08:19 at both, Heilbronn and Cologne.

Where does the Heilbronn to Cologne train arrive?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Cologne is 315 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Heilbronn to Cologne.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heilbronn to Cologne?

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