The train between Köln Hbf and Karlsruhe takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe. 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. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 5m. 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 Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Karlsruhe is 238.6 km. The road distance is 301 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 2h 5m.