Cologne to Heidelberg train

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Information about the Cologne to Heidelberg train

Travel by train from Cologne to Heidelberg. 17 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cologne at 4h 28m and the last at 23h 56m, allowing you to cover the 209.62 km distance in as little as 1h 59m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 29m

Shortest route time

1h 59m

First hour of departure

4h 28m

Last hour of departure

23h 56m

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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg cost?

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How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Heidelberg take?

The journey on a train from Cologne to Heidelberg takes approximately 2h 29m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Heidelberg?

The shortest journey between Cologne and Heidelberg takes 1h 59m.

How many trains run from Cologne to Heidelberg each day?

17 trains run on the Cologne to Heidelberg journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Heidelberg?

You can reach Heidelberg from Cologne via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg by train?

The total distance between Cologne and Heidelberg by train is approximately 209.62 km.

What time is the first train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

Need to leave early? The Cologne to Heidelberg train at 4h 28m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

The last train departs Cologne at 23h 56m.

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: KOLN HBF.

At Heidelberg, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: HEIDELBERG HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Heidelberg?

You can complete your journey from Cologne to Heidelberg on a Deutsche Bahn (DB) train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg?

The price of a Cologne – Heidelberg train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg.

Price of a Cologne – Heidelberg Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cologne to Heidelberg with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cologne to Heidelberg at the best price.

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Direct train from Cologne to Heidelberg and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Cologne - Heidelberg. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

If you're travelling from Cologne to Heidelberg, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Heidelberg on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Cologne to Heidelberg train?

To travel from Cologne to Heidelberg, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Heidelberg by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Heidelberg guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Cologne to Heidelberg train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cologne to Heidelberg route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Stay connected while you travel

Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
Enjoy the peace and quiet

To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
Grab a bite or drink during your trip

Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
Recharge your electronic devices

Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
Carry your luggage with ease

Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
Take your bicycle everywhere

Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
Travel with your pet

Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
Enjoy seat service in 1st class

In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Which stations does the train from Cologne to Heidelberg depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Köln Hbf

Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) offers many destinations in Germany and Europe. Close to the city centre and just a few metres from Cologne Cathedral, the station is an excellent starting point for visiting Cologne.

How do I get to Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof)?

Once there, the old town and the views over the Rhine are just some of the sights you can discover on foot, by underground (U-Bahn) or by suburban train (S-Bahn). Köln Hbf station, which is very centrally located, is easy to reach using these means of transport. A train links the station and the airport, with a journey time of around twenty minutes.

What are the main destinations from Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof)?

Cologne Central Station is the starting point or a stop on many domestic and international routes. From Köln Hbf, you can travel to many German cities, as well as to the Netherlands, Switzerland or France. In particular, the Eurostar service (formerly Thalys) links Cologne to Paris Gare du Nord. This direct journey takes just 3 hours 30 minutes, with a stop in Brussels among others.

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Cologne to Heidelberg train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 28m	7h 35m	3h 07m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
4h 28m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 521 4h 41m Siegburg/Bonn 5h 04m Montabaur 5h 16m Limburg Sud 5h 36m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 5h 48m Frankfurt Am Main Hbf Connection: 18 min 6h 06m Frankfurt Am Main Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 15305 6h 15m Langen (Hess) 6h 25m Darmstadt Hbf 6h 33m Darmstadt Sued 6h 36m Darmstadt-Eberstadt 6h 42m Bickenbach(Bergstr) 6h 46m Haehnlein-Alsbach 6h 48m Zwingenberg(Bergstr) 6h 52m Bensheim-Auerbach 6h 55m Bensheim 6h 59m Heppenheim (Bergstr) 7h 02m Laudenbach(Bergstr) 7h 05m Hemsbach 7h 07m Weinheim-Sulzbach 7h 11m Weinheim (Bergstra E) 7h 14m Weinheim-Luetzelsachsen 7h 17m Heddesheim/Hirschberg 7h 21m Ladenburg 7h 25m Neu-Edingen/Friedrichsfeld 7h 31m Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen 7h 35m Heidelberg Hbf
6h 53m	9h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
6h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2348 7h 13m Bonn Hbf 7h 46m Koblenz Hbf 8h 39m Mainz Hbf 9h 21m Mannheim Hbf 9h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
7h 30m	9h 34m	2h 04m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
7h 30m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 913 8h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 8h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 30 min 9h 23m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2348 9h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
8h 53m	11h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
8h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2040 9h 13m Bonn Hbf 9h 46m Koblenz Hbf 10h 39m Mainz Hbf 11h 21m Mannheim Hbf 11h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
9h 31m	11h 34m	2h 03m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 31m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 915 10h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 10h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 30 min 11h 23m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2040 11h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
9h 58m	12h 04m	2h 06m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
9h 58m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 217 10h 55m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 11h 51m Mannheim Hbf 12h 04m Heidelberg Hbf
10h 53m	13h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
10h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2013 11h 13m Bonn Hbf 11h 46m Koblenz Hbf 12h 39m Mainz Hbf 13h 21m Mannheim Hbf 13h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
13h 30m	15h 33m	2h 03m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
13h 30m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 919 14h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 14h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 27 min 15h 20m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4110 15h 33m Heidelberg Hbf
14h 53m	17h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
14h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2046 15h 13m Bonn Hbf 15h 46m Koblenz Hbf 16h 39m Mainz Hbf 17h 21m Mannheim Hbf 17h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
15h 30m	17h 34m	2h 04m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
15h 30m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1011 16h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 16h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 30 min 17h 23m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2046 17h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
16h 53m	19h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
16h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2048 17h 13m Bonn Hbf 17h 46m Koblenz Hbf 18h 39m Mainz Hbf 19h 21m Mannheim Hbf 19h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
17h 32m	19h 31m	1h 59m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
17h 32m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1013 18h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 18h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 26 min 19h 19m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 15451 19h 31m Heidelberg Hbf
18h 53m	21h 34m	2h 41m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
18h 53m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2440 19h 13m Bonn Hbf 19h 46m Koblenz Hbf 20h 39m Mainz Hbf 21h 21m Mannheim Hbf 21h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
19h 30m	21h 34m	2h 04m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
19h 30m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1015 20h 19m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 20h 53m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 30 min 21h 23m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2440 21h 34m Heidelberg Hbf
21h 48m	0h 11m	2h 23m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
21h 48m Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Deutsche Bahn (DB) 617 22h 49m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 23h 25m Mannheim Hbf Connection: 35 min 0h 00m Mannheim Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 777 0h 11m Heidelberg Hbf
23h 55m	2h 17m	2h 22m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
23h 55m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 619 0h 08m Siegburg/Bonn 0h 53m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 1h 06m Frankfurt Am Main Hbf 2h 01m Mannheim Hbf 2h 17m Heidelberg Hbf
23h 56m	3h 38m	3h 42m	Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
23h 56m Koln Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403 0h 35m Bonn Hbf 0h 49m Koblenz Hbf 1h 40m Mainz Hbf 2h 01m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 2h 17m Frankfurt Am Main Hbf Connection: 08 min 2h 25m Frankfurt Am Main Hbf Deutsche Bahn (DB) 699 2h 39m Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof 3h 22m Mannheim Hbf 3h 38m Heidelberg Hbf

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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg cost?

How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Heidelberg take?

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Heidelberg?

How many trains run from Cologne to Heidelberg each day?

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Heidelberg?

What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg by train?

What time is the first train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

What time is the last train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

At Heidelberg, which station(s) will I arrive at?

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Heidelberg?

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg?

Price of a Cologne – Heidelberg Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Cologne – Heidelberg

Last-minute Cologne – Heidelberg Train

Direct train from Cologne to Heidelberg and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Cologne to Heidelberg?

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

What travel classes are available on the Cologne to Heidelberg train?

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

What on-board services are available on the Cologne to Heidelberg train?

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Which stations does the train from Cologne to Heidelberg depart from and arrive at?

Köln Hbf

Köln Hbf

Cologne to Heidelberg train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026

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