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The cheapest and fastest buses from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Showing times and prices for Mar 22
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
238 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Fast buses
Of the 14 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Cologne on Sun, Mar 22, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
03:00PM3h10
Karlsruhe06:10PMCologne
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:25AM4h35
Karlsruhe Hbf01:00PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus03:50AM4h35
Karlsruhe Hbf08:25AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$261One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM2h50
Karlsruhe03:50PMCologne
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:40AM4h20
Karlsruhe Hbf06:00AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$281One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM2h50
Karlsruhe03:50PMCologne
$271One-way
0 transfers
06:50PM2h50
Karlsruhe09:40PMCologne
$321One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM3h10
Karlsruhe06:10PMCologne
$231One-way
0 transfers
12:00PM3h10
Karlsruhe03:10PMCologne
$291One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM3h50
Karlsruhe06:50PMCologne
$311One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Karlsruhe to Cologne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Karlsruhe to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Cologne buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 4:32 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:26 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h44 | 3:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h40 | 2:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h10 | 3:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h35 | 6:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h35 | 9:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h45 | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 30493 · 50428 | 11:25 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 17h25 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h20 | 5:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h35 | 7:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus operates all buses services from Karlsruhe to Cologne.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Karlsruhe to CologneYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 10m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Cologne can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Karlsruhe to Cologne is $29 (€24) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne is 4h 10m to travel the 147 miles (238 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne leaves at 12:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day from Karlsruhe to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Karlsruhe and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Cologne from Karlsruhe is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlsruhe and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cologne are:
- Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic masterpiece with twin spires
- Museum Ludwig, renowned for its extensive collection of modern art including works by Picasso and Warhol
- Hohenzollern Bridge, famous for its thousands of love locks and panoramic views of the Rhine River
- Old Town (Altstadt), a charming area with narrow streets, historic buildings, and traditional beer halls
- Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest and most diverse zoos in Germany, home to a wide variety of animal species.
The best things to do in Cologne include:
- Cologne Chocolate Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history and production of chocolate
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Cologne's skyline and iconic landmarks
- Visit the Botanical Gardens Flora, a beautiful park with diverse plant species and stunning floral displays
- Explore the Belgian Quarter, known for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and vibrant street art
- Attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and diverse musical performances.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne depends on the bus companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Karlsruhe
Cologne
The major bus station for departures in Karlsruhe is Karlsruhe Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Karlsruhe Hbf for your trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne.
Karlsruhe Hbf
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Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof
information
The major bus station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) for your trip to Cologne from Karlsruhe.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WCinformation
Distance to city center
13 km
Car connection
KennedystraßeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
13 kmCar connection
KennedystrasseWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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