From Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne by train. With 22 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne

Getting from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne by rail typically costs £54.85, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:28.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:59.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:46.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:59.

  • 22 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 38 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 58 minutes. The total distance travelled is 211 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Heidelberg-Altstadt and Cologne?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Heidelberg-Altstadt and Cologne 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cologne.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne by train?

The train route from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne covers 211 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £54.85. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Heidelberg-Altstadt to Cologne by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 58 minutes.