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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €55 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Cologne is 300 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €55 - €110.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Cologne bus from?

Karlsruhe to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Cologne bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Cologne is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Karlsruhe to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Cologne?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 6m
€55–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe to Colognerideshare 300 km
3h 13m
€13–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 027 / ...
4h 42m
€28–50
Drive 300.3 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Colognecar 300.3 km
2h 38m
€45–64
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 9m
€124–235
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 17m
€50–134
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STR - CGN
5h 29m
€158–394

Karlsruhe to Cologne by train

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Distance: 299.7 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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