Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Cologne.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to CologneAmong 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 $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Heidelberg to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Heidelberg to Cologne Bus
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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cologne from Heidelberg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $24To 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.
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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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