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 $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heidelberg to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 30m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:15am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 45m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	3h 50m	4:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 40m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	4h 25m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

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.

11carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $75	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $230	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $38	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Cologne by bus

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The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $34 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-23.