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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Karlsruhe Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The distance between Cologne and Karlsruhe Hbf is 300 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €120.

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf bus from?

Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf train from?

Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The best way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf bus arrive?

Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf train arrive?

Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf.

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

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Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 5m
€30–120
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 7m
€27–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 7m
€36–55
Drive 300.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbfcar 300.5 km
2h 32m
€45–64
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
6h 6m
€58–160
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CGN - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 34m
€150–422

Cologne to Karlsruhe Hbf by train

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Distance: 299.6 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Karlsruhe Hbf via Frankfurt central train station and Karlsruhe central train station in around 5h 7m.

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