Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£18
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£61
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
1 h 53 m
Trains on 02 Nov
54
Distance
210 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 54 trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 8 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1698 · ICE 920
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2347
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · ICE 618
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnS2 · IC 60402
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2349
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 1h 34m.

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
Distance
210 km
Average train duration
2h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 34m
First train
1:02
Last train
20:14
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

The cost of a train ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train journey from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf covers a distance of 210 km and takes approximately 1h 34m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 210 km.
The first train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 1:02.
The last train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf departs at 20:14.
Trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Heidelberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.

Live departures

Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 104 · 1062817:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h09
19:22 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 514
On time
18:13 Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
20:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2349
Delayed
18:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
20:13 20:13Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 912 · S1918:43 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
20:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 912 · ICE 2418:43 Heidelberg Hbf
3h23
22:06 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 10219:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h02
21:15 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 902
On time
19:33 Heidelberg Hbf
2h27
22:00 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 902
On time
19:43 Heidelberg Hbf
2h12
21:55 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 512
On time
20:13 Heidelberg Hbf
1h52
22:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2347
On time
20:25 Heidelberg Hbf
2h41
23:06 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS4 · ICE 910 · ICE 2220:44 Heidelberg Hbf
3h22
0:06 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS4 · ICE 910
On time
20:44 Heidelberg Hbf
1h46
22:30 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS33 · ICE 10021:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h02
23:15 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 510 · ICE 920
On time
21:44 Heidelberg Hbf
4h21
2:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 510
On time
21:44 Heidelberg Hbf
2h26
0:10 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS2 · IC 60402
Delayed
0:56 Heidelberg Hbf
4h48
4:44 4:44Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · ICE 6182:02 Heidelberg Hbf
4h02
6:04 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn15300 · ICE 18
On time
4:21 Heidelberg Hbf
3h19
7:40 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn15302 · ICE 2205:26 Heidelberg Hbf
3h17
8:43 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1022
On time
6:43 Heidelberg Hbf
3h23
10:06 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 1014 · S196:43 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
8:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain7:06 Heidelberg Hbf
14h39
21:45 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS7 · ICE 2047:09 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
9:05 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 994 · 4654 · ICE 316
On time
7:18 Heidelberg Hbf
2h21
9:39 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614 · S118:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
10:13 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 20498:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
11:06 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1012 · S198:43 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
10:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1096 · ICE 1020+Hessische Landesbahn24510
On time
8:46 Heidelberg Hbf
3h19
12:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 202
On time
9:10 Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
11:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn15310 · ICE 1269:26 Heidelberg Hbf
3h17
12:43 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 612 · S1110:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
12:13 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 204710:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
13:06 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1010 · S1910:43 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
12:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2090 · ICE 926+Hessische Landesbahn2451410:46 Heidelberg Hbf
3h20
14:06 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn19264 · ICE 200
On time
11:10 Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
13:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 798 · 4662 · ICE 314
On time
11:18 Heidelberg Hbf
2h21
13:39 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn15314 · ICE 124
On time
11:26 Heidelberg Hbf
3h17
14:43 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 610 · S1112:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
14:13 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 204512:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
15:06 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 918 · S1912:43 Heidelberg Hbf
1h56
14:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1094 · ICE 228+Hessische Landesbahn24518
On time
12:46 Heidelberg Hbf
3h20
16:06 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn19268 · ICE 108
On time
13:10 Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
15:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn15318 · ICE 171613:26 Heidelberg Hbf
2h59
16:25 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 518 · S1114:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
16:13 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 201214:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
17:06 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 916 · S1914:42 Heidelberg Hbf
1h57
16:39 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 210 · ICE 28+Hessische Landesbahn2452214:46 Heidelberg Hbf
3h20
18:06 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn19272 · ICE 106
On time
15:10 Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
17:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 710
On time
15:20 Heidelberg Hbf
2h48
18:08 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn15322 · ICE 171415:26 Heidelberg Hbf
2h59
18:25 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 216 · ICE 12
On time
15:33 Heidelberg Hbf
2h07
17:40 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 516 · S1116:13 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
18:13 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 204116:24 Heidelberg Hbf
2h42
19:06 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 22416:43 Heidelberg Hbf
2h00
18:43 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1092 · ICE 26+Hessische Landesbahn24526
On time
16:46 Heidelberg Hbf
3h20
20:06 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn19276 · ICE 104
On time
17:10 Heidelberg Hbf
1h55
19:05 Cologne Hbf		1 change

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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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
9h 55m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
£12
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Heidelberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf

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Yes, there is a night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

FAQs: Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf

Most Heidelberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Heidelberg
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Heidelberg HbfHeidelberg Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 HeidelbergWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre

Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:

BusRnv 35, Rnv 33, Rnv 20, RNV Moonliner 3 · 4m · £3 · every ~13 min
TramRnv 5, Rnv 23, Rnv 22, Rnv 21 · 4m · £2 · every ~20 min

Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services

Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.

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