Trains tickets from Cologne to Heidelberg

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WedMay 14
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from $92
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from $67
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Heidelberg.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $262Average Duration4h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$35 - $235Average Duration1h 59m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $44Average Duration2h 40m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$110
Average train trip duration1h 59m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance131 miles (210 km)
Latest train departure8:37pm

Cologne to Heidelberg Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/13
$87
05/14
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Today
$104
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05/18
$92
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Heidelberg was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $181 for a train ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-05-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cologne and Heidelberg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Heidelberg.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Heidelberg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Heidelberg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Heidelberg to Cologne

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