What's the distance between Heidelberg and Cologne by coach?

The journey from Heidelberg to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 131 miles (211 km).

How can I get from Heidelberg to Cologne without driving?

The best way to go from Heidelberg to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Heidelberg to Cologne from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Heidelberg to Cologne on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:50	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 45m	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	13:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 30m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	4h 39m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	12:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 50m	16:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	15:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 40m	20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Heidelberg to Cologne on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 30m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	4h 39m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	09:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 45m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	12:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 50m	16:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	15:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 40m	20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £59	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £180	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £30	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Heidelberg and Cologne?

Stops in Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heidelberg to Cologne

What's the distance between Heidelberg and Cologne by coach?
The journey from Heidelberg to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 131 miles (211 km).
How can I get from Heidelberg to Cologne without driving?
The best way to go from Heidelberg to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

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22/11

£17

Today

£19

24/11

£15

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26/11

£12

27/11

£12

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The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Cologne was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heidelberg to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £32 for a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-26.