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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Heilbronn

Composite routes from Cologne to Heilbronn

Cheapest
2 h 40 min
Car
313 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 20m
6 times a week
$33.08–$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 33m
Every day
$45.80–$1,081.42
Eurowings
Website
3h 38m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$763.36
Austrian Airlines
Website
5h 7m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$152.67–$4,834.59
Swiss
Website
6h 30m
Monday to Thursday
$152.67–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 7
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Go Ahead BW
Website
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
Süwex
Website
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
NS
Website
1h 31m
Twice daily
$31.81–$82.70
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$58.52–$64.89
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 16m
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Go Ahead BW
Website
39 min
Hourly
$12.72–$25.45
+49 711 400 534 44
+49 711 400 534 44
Call
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
+49 7821 9960770
+49 7821 9960770
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Süwex
Website
46 min
Hourly
$17.81–$25.45
0621 8301200
0621 8301200
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TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
3h 3m
Hourly
$40.71–$55.98
+49-261-98887070
+49-261-98887070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 21m
Twice daily
$19.08–$24.17
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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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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