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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.70–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$341.76
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$1,012.62

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$4,683.38

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$45.57
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$31.64

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$189.87

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$25.32

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $13.04 - $21.74 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to night train which takes 2h 2m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe and arriving at Cologne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Cologne is 300 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Cologne bus from?

Karlsruhe to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Karlsruhe station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Cologne train from?

Karlsruhe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Cologne bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Cologne bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Cologne train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Cologne is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Karlsruhe to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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