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Cologne to Heilbronn

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$45.80

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$1,081.42
Plane from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$318.06

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$4,834.59

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Neckarelz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$25.45

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Email:
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$55.98

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$24.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Heilbronn is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $20.65 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Cologne to Heilbronn?

The distance between Cologne and Heilbronn is 326 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Cologne to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heilbronn train from?

Cologne to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heilbronn is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Heilbronn train arrive?

Cologne to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Heilbronn is 315 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cologne to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Cologne to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 627+ hotels available in Heilbronn. Prices start at $37.11 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Heilbronn?

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