How far is Heidelberg from Cologne?

Heidelberg and Cologne are 131 miles (211 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Heidelberg to Cologne leave from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Zoo, Boat tours on the Rhine, Köln Triangle Panorama, Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Opera.

Bus Heidelberg to Cologne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Heidelberg to Cologne on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 45m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
5:25pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 45m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
9:40pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	5h 15m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	5h 20m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 35m	3:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Cologne.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $52	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$20 - $152	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $32	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Heidelberg to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure7:40am

Distance123 miles (198 km)

Latest bus departure10:05pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,768 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

3.5/510,929 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Heidelberg to Cologne Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Heidelberg and Cologne?

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $76 for a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Heidelberg to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Heidelberg to Cologne.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Heidelberg to Cologne.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Heidelberg to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Heidelberg to Cologne: Trip Overview

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How far is Heidelberg from Cologne?

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

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

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