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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Cologne to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
2 h 32 min
Car
299 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 10m
Hourly
$10.18–$15.27
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
1h
3 times a day
$12.72–$19.08
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Union Ivkoni
Website
1h
Twice a week
$5.85–$9.54
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
4h 50m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
1h 30m
Twice a week
$7.63–$11.45
+387 33 770 889
+387 33 770 889
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 33m
Every day
$45.80–$1,081.42
Eurowings
Website
3h 38m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.67–$763.36
Austrian Airlines
Website
5h 7m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$152.67–$4,834.59
Swiss
Website
6h 30m
Monday to Thursday
$152.67–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 3
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
NS
Website
4h 19m
Once daily
$38.17–$95.42
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 3m
Every 4 hours
$63.61–$76.34
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Nightjet
Website
4h 8m
Once daily
$53.43–$203.56
+43 51717
+43 51717
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 12m
Every 2 hours
$12.72–$29.26
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $10.87 - $25 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Karlsruhe. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Cologne and Karlsruhe is 300 km. The road distance is 301.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Karlsruhe?

It is currently 08:56 at both, Cologne and Karlsruhe.

Where does the Cologne to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Karlsruhe is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Cologne to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 720+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $49.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

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