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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Showing times and prices for 25 May
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
210 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Fast trains
Of the 44 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Heidelberg Hbf every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m 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.
IC 60403 · ICE 69923:583h40Cologne Hbf3:38Heidelberg Hbf£271One-way1 change- ICE 319 · ICE 61923:344h01Cologne Hbf3:35Heidelberg Hbf£331One-way1 change
- ICE 617 · S321:543h46Cologne Hbf1:40Heidelberg Hbf£431One-way1 change
- IC 19408:532h41Cologne Hbf11:34Heidelberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
- ICE 16486:532h41Cologne Hbf9:34Heidelberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
- ICE 515 · S39:541h50Cologne Hbf11:44Heidelberg Hbf£991One-way1 change
- ICE 611 · S315:541h51Cologne Hbf17:45Heidelberg Hbf£1111One-way1 change
- ICE 517 · S311:541h51Cologne Hbf13:45Heidelberg Hbf£991One-way1 change
- ICE 613 · S317:541h51Cologne Hbf19:45Heidelberg Hbf£991One-way1 change
- ICE 513 · S37:541h51Cologne Hbf9:45Heidelberg Hbf£991One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf 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 35m. 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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£43 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| ICE 205 · S3 | Delayed 18:59 20:54Cologne Hbf | 1h58 | 22:52 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 617 · S3 | Delayed 19:57 21:54Cologne Hbf | 2h00 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 619 | 23:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h23 | 2:17 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
| 26847 · ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | 2:49 Cologne Hbf | 5h04 | 7:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| ICE 827 · 15303 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 3h13 | 6:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 521 · 15305 | On time 4:28 Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 7:35 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 511 · S1 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 2h05 | 7:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1648 | 6:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 9:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 101 · 19265 | 6:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 8:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915 · S3 | 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h23 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 513 · S3 | On time 7:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 9:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 1940 | On time 8:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 11:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 103 · 19269 | 8:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · S3 | 9:22 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1225 · ICE 225 · S3 | On time 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h23 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 515 · S3 | On time 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h50 | 11:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2013 | 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 13:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 105 · 19273 | On time 10:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 225 · S3 | On time 11:18 Cologne Hbf | 1h58 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 517 · S3 | On time 11:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 13:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1644 | 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 15:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 107 · 19277 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 14:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 17418 · ICE 919 · S3 | 13:21 Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 15:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1229 · ICE 1011 · S3 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h23 | 17:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 519 · S3 | On time 13:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 15:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 1946 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 17:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 109 · 19281 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 16:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 17422 · ICE 1011 · S3 | 15:21 Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 17:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · S3 | On time 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h23 | 19:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 611 · S3 | 15:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 17:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 1948 | On time 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 19:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 201 · 19245 | On time 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 18:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 10925 · ICE 1013 · S3 | 17:22 Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 19:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015 · S2 | On time 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 21:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 613 · S3 | 17:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 19:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1640 | 18:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h41 | 21:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 203 · 19249 | On time 18:54 Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 20:49 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 17430 · ICE 1015 · S2 | 19:21 Cologne Hbf | 2h02 | 21:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1021 · ICE 677 · S3 | On time 19:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h01 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 615 · S3 | 19:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h00 | 21:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 1h 55m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 1:49 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£14
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£41
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
6 a day
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 43m
Cheapest Price
£73
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf covers a distance of 210 km and takes approximately 1h 55m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is 210 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf leaves at 1:49.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf departs at 22:55.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf offers passengers scenic views, especially as it travels along the picturesque Rhine Valley with its historic castles, vineyards, and charming towns.
A day trip from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is feasible, with a travel duration of 1h 55m and a distance of 210 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf
Cologne
Heidelberg
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Heidelberg.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your journey to Heidelberg from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
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