Trains tickets from Cologne to Karlsruhe

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Next departures to Karlsruhe

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + InterCity
    S-Bahn + InterCity
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $238Average Duration19h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$18 - $124Average Duration2h 18m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $35Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$63
Average train trip duration2h 18m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:04am
Distance149 miles (240 km)
Latest train departure10:27pm

Cologne to Karlsruhe Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $183 for a train ticket from Cologne to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-05-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Karlsruhe, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Karlsruhe, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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