The cheapest and fastest trains from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 47 trains that leave Mannheim Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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 604021:563h48Mannheim Hbf5:44Cologne Hbf£181One-way0 changes
ICE 6184:012h18Mannheim Hbf6:19Cologne Hbf£251One-way0 changes
4750 · IC 22415:403h26Mannheim Hbf9:06Cologne Hbf£271One-way1 change
IC 234720:212h45Mannheim Hbf23:06Cologne Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 164918:182h48Mannheim Hbf21:06Cologne Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 1014 · S118:031h30Mannheim Hbf9:33Cologne Hbf£471One-way1 change
ICE 61210:341h31Mannheim Hbf12:05Cologne Hbf£731One-way0 changes
ICE 6148:381h31Mannheim Hbf10:09Cologne Hbf£511One-way0 changes
ICE 61012:391h31Mannheim Hbf14:10Cologne Hbf£731One-way0 changes
ICE 6166:391h31Mannheim Hbf8:10Cologne Hbf£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 195 km
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3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 23:56 2:02Mannheim Hbf | 3h42 | 3:44 3:44Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 616 | 6:39 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 8:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4471 · S6 · ICE 1022 | Delayed 6:47 Mannheim Hbf | 3h19 | 8:09 8:09Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 204 | On time 7:26 Mannheim Hbf | 1h39 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 · S11 | On time 8:03 Mannheim Hbf | 1h30 | 9:33 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 896 · ICE 1049 | On time 8:03 Mannheim Hbf | 3h12 | 11:15 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 614 | 8:38 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 10:09 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 9:11 Mannheim Hbf | 2h54 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1012 · 10415 | On time 9:11 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 | On time 9:25 Mannheim Hbf | 1h40 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1947 | On time 10:14 Mannheim Hbf | 2h52 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 | 10:34 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 11:11 Mannheim Hbf | 2h54 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1010 · 10421 | On time 11:11 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 | On time 11:25 Mannheim Hbf | 1h40 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1645 | 12:24 Mannheim Hbf | 2h44 | 15:08 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 610 | 12:39 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 14:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 1228 | Delayed 13:11 Mannheim Hbf | 2h55 | 14:09 14:09Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 918 · 10427 | On time 13:11 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 14:42 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 108 | On time 13:25 Mannheim Hbf | 1h40 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4568 · 13669 · 4492 · 25432 | 13:35 Mannheim Hbf | 4h27 | 18:02 Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 518 | On time 14:39 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 16:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 916 · ICE 28 | On time 15:11 Mannheim Hbf | 2h55 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 916 · 10435 | On time 15:11 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 15:33 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1941 | On time 16:18 Mannheim Hbf | 2h47 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 16:39 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 18:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 224 · ICE 1224 | On time 17:08 Mannheim Hbf | 2h57 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 224 | On time 17:08 Mannheim Hbf | 1h36 | 18:44 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 17:26 Mannheim Hbf | 1h39 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 10 | On time 17:33 Mannheim Hbf | 2h07 | 19:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1649 | On time 18:18 Mannheim Hbf | 2h48 | 21:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 514 | On time 18:34 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 · 10447 | On time 19:11 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 19:11 Mannheim Hbf | 2h54 | 22:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 102 | On time 19:26 Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 20:58 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2347 | On time 20:21 Mannheim Hbf | 2h45 | 23:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 512 | On time 20:34 Mannheim Hbf | 1h31 | 22:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 910 | On time 21:12 Mannheim Hbf | 1h23 | 22:35 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | On time 21:25 Mannheim Hbf | 1h45 | 23:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 22:26 Mannheim Hbf | 3h40 | 2:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 510 | On time 22:39 Mannheim Hbf | 1h36 | 0:15 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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ICE 618 | 4:01 Mannheim Hbf | 2h18 | 6:19 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15400 · ICE 18 | On time 4:50 Mannheim Hbf | 2h50 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S6 · ICE 712 | On time 5:00 Mannheim Hbf | 2h57 | 7:57 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
4750 · IC 2241 | On time 5:40 Mannheim Hbf | 3h26 | 9:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 3:49 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Mannheim Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mannheim Hbf and Cologne Hbf
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 20:30
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:30
- Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten
- Corner
- Liman Döner
- Kaschmir-Tandoori
- Central
- Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center
- InterCityHotel Mannheim
- City Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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