What is the travel distance from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

The distance covered from Cologne to Karlsruhe is 239 km (148 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Bus Cologne to Karlsruhe from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 15m	6:15pm	Karlsruhe	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:36 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

238 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $240	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $194	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $56	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
The distance covered from Cologne to Karlsruhe is 239 km (148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$30

11-20

$214

Today

$39

11-22

$141

11-23

$205

11-24

$27

11-25

$27

11-26

$27

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $214 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-24.