How to take the rail journey by direct trains from Cologne/Köln to Heidelberg

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Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Heidelberg by train

These direct trains from Köln / Cologne to Heidelberg all take a highly scenic through The Rhine Gorge instead of using the high speed line.
So taking a combination of the ICE trains, which do use a high speed line + a local train can save around an hour.
However, the second train is typically a local S-Bahn train.
Also these direct trains tend to be the cheapest option.

Routes you can take to go from Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Heidelberg

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Travel Time (approx)

2hr 45min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

9 x trains per day

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