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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Karlsruhe.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Karlsruhe: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Karlsruhe:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Cologne to Karlsruhe.
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Cologne to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 3 min.
There are alternative travel options to Karlsruhe that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.
The Cologne to Karlsruhe distance is around 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Karlsruhe is:
- 10 buses per day.
- 8 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Karlsruhe from Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Karlsruhe:
- Trains most often depart from Cologne at Cologne Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Karlsruhe:
- You can take a bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Cologne to Karlsruhe.
- You can go to Karlsruhe from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Karlsruhe on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct buses per day to Karlsruhe with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Karlsruhe tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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