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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heidelberg to Cologne
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 10 buses that leave Heidelberg for Cologne every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Heidelberg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 210 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Cologne coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 08:15 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 3h45 | 12:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h39 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 3h50 | 15:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 3h30 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:45 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 4h40 | 19:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 4h30 | 21:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:05 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 4h50 | 01:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Cologne
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Buses from Heidelberg to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 210 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 210 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Heidelberg to CologneYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Heidelberg to Cologne coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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