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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 22m. 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 $23.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Cologne:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Cologne costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Cologne
How to get from Karlsruhe to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:55 PM4h45Karlsruhe Hbf4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:55 PM4h45Karlsruhe Hbf4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 76 · ICE 10146:37 AM1h52Karlsruhe Hbf8:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 604021:24 AM4h20Karlsruhe Hbf5:44 AMCologne Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
- IC 23477:39 PM3h27Karlsruhe Hbf11:06 PMCologne Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- ICE 16495:35 PM3h31Karlsruhe Hbf9:06 PMCologne Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:35 PM5h35Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 PM5h35Karlsruhe Hbf7:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM4h20Karlsruhe Hbf6:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Cologne:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Cologne costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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