The average train between Karlsruhe and Cologne takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Cologne. 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 Karlsruhe and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Karlsruhe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Cologne is 237.9 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 6m.