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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
2 h 34 min
Car
303 km.
from $16
Fastest
58 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.85–$9.54

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
info@centrotrans.com
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$1,017.81

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$4,707.36

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$95.42
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$108.14

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.16–$190.84

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$27.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $10.87 - $23.91 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Central Station and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Karlsruhe. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Karlsruhe is 300 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe bus from?

Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe train from?

Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Karlsruhe station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe is 303 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 725+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $47.99 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne Central Station to Karlsruhe?

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