How far is Karlsruhe from Cologne?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Cologne is around 239 km (148 miles).

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

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

Bus Karlsruhe to Cologne from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:50am	Karlsruhe	18h 35m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Cologne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 35m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 35m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 15m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

238 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $348	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $319	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $56	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Cologne?

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Cologne by bus

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

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

No data

11-20

$33

Today

$31

11-22

$108

11-23

No data

11-24

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11-25

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11-26

$28

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $108 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-26.