What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg?

About 131 miles (211 km) separate Cologne and Heidelberg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Heidelberg?

If you're headed to Heidelberg from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Heidelberg?

Once in Heidelberg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Market Square with the Church of the Holy Spirit, Solarboat Neckarsonne, Heidelberg Castle (with the Barrel Cellar and the German Pharmacy Museum), Segway-Tour and Heidelberger Liebesstein.

Bus Cologne to Heidelberg from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Heidelberg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 30m	10:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 35m	5:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	6:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:52 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Heidelberg

We recommend carpooling

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

17carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $59	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $242	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $33	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Heidelberg?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Heidelberg by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Heidelberg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Heidelberg?

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$42

11/17

$20

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$17

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Heidelberg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $42 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-20.