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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr619
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr952
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 18
37
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around kr952 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr619.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf without transferring at least once.
S6 · ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 1015:41 AM3h18Cologne Messe/Deutz8:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbfkr6191One-way3 transfers- 26832 · ICE 221 · ICE 6779:08 PM3h00Cologne Messe/Deutz12:08 AMKarlsruhe Hbfkr6421One-way2 transfers
- ICE 821 · ICE 615 · ICE 3797:45 PM2h14Cologne Messe/Deutz9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr6571One-way2 transfers
- S6 · IC 2440 · ICE 3796:41 PM3h18Cologne Messe/Deutz9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr6881One-way2 transfers
- 17373 · ICE 319 · 15341 · S310:02 PM4h27Cologne Messe/Deutz2:29 AMKarlsruhe Hbfkr6991One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1011 · ICE 73:32 PM1h51Cologne Messe/Deutz5:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr12911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 915 · ICE 719:32 AM1h51Cologne Messe/Deutz11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbfkr11521One-way1 transfer
- ICE 919 · ICE 731:31 PM1h52Cologne Messe/Deutz3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr12911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1015 · ICE 97:30 PM1h53Cologne Messe/Deutz9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr9221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 723 · ICE 611 · ICE 3753:47 PM2h11Cologne Messe/Deutz5:58 PMKarlsruhe Hbfkr11521One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr260 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr260, while a train costs an average of kr646.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr646 Average price | kr260 Average price Cheapest | kr526 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is kr387 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average kr646.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around kr646 compared to roughly kr526 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · ICE 205 | 8:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h18 | 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 617 · ICE 677 | On time 9:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h18 | 11:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17373 · ICE 319 · 15341 · S3 | 10:02 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 2:29 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 10453 · IC 60403 | On time 11:40 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h20 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| S19 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 | 5:37 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h22 | 7:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 101 | 5:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2348 · ICE 277 | On time 6:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 525 · ICE 101 | On time 6:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h12 | 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 913 · ICE 277 | On time 7:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h28 | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 7:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h42 | 11:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 527 · ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 7:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h12 | 9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2040 · ICE 279 | On time 8:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 11:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 103 | On time 8:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h12 | 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 9:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h51 | 11:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | 9:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h42 | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 9:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h12 | 11:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 9590 | On time 9:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h19 | 12:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 217 · 15975 | 10:00 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h44 | 12:44 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · IC 2044 · ICE 373 | On time 12:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 627 · ICE 107 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h16 | 3:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 1:31 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h52 | 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10425 · ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | 1:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h42 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h14 | 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2046 · ICE 375 | On time 2:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h17 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 721 · ICE 109 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h16 | 5:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 3:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h51 | 5:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 927 · 4483 | 3:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h12 | 7:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 723 · ICE 611 · ICE 375 | On time 3:47 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h11 | 5:58 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2048 · ICE 377 | On time 4:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 725 · ICE 201 | On time 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h16 | 7:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 · ICE 377 | On time 5:39 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h20 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 929 · ICE 1015 · ICE 9 | 5:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h42 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 727 · ICE 613 · ICE 377 | On time 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h14 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2440 · ICE 379 | 6:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 729 · ICE 203 | 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h16 | 9:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 · ICE 9 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h53 | 9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 821 · ICE 615 · ICE 379 | On time 7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h14 | 9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr173 but you can travel from only kr173 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price kr173 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 1:50 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, TGV from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, TGV trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Karlsruhe Hbf from kr173. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
TGV
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
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