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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heilbronn to Cologne

Composite routes from Heilbronn to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
312 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$1,017.81
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$4,707.36

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$76.34
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Neckarelz, Bahnhof to Ludwigshafen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$24.17

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
info@sweg.de
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Email:
service@trans-regio.de
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$54.71

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Heilbronn to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$27.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $14.13 - $23.91 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The distance between Heilbronn and Cologne is 338 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.

How do I travel from Heilbronn to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Heilbronn to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Heilbronn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Cologne train from?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $65.22 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the time difference between Heilbronn and Cologne?

It is currently 08:19 at both, Heilbronn and Cologne.

Where does the Heilbronn to Cologne train arrive?

Heilbronn to Cologne train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Cologne is 315 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Heilbronn to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Heilbronn to Cologne?

Book your Heilbronn to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heilbronn to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heilbronn and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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