The average train between Köln Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 4:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Köln Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf is 240 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m.