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Köln → Heidelberg

Train connection with ICE, IC, RE • 2h 50m travel time • 13 trains daily

2h 50m
Fastest
288 km
Distance
13
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Route Information

The train connection from Köln to Heidelberg covers 288 kilometers. The fastest trains (ICE) complete the journey in just 2h 50m, while the average travel time is 3h 24m.

With approximately 13 connections per day, there are plenty of options for flexible travel planning.

Return Journey

ICE IC RE
From
Heidelberg
2h 50m
To
Köln
288 km View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the train journey from Köln to Heidelberg?

The fastest connection from Köln to Heidelberg takes 2h 50m. The average travel time is 3h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Köln to Heidelberg?

About 13 trains run daily on the Köln - Heidelberg route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Köln to Heidelberg?

The direct connection covers 288 km.