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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: March 22 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe
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Bus Cologne to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$122
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:10am
Distance229 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Cologne to Karlsruhe Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Karlsruhe

  1. How long is the trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe by bus?

    The typical travel time from Cologne to Karlsruhe by bus is around 19h 45m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Karlsruhe in 4h 5m

  2. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

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

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Cologne to Karlsruhe. The ticket price for this bus starts at $23, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

    The bus fare from Cologne to Karlsruhe is approximately $122.

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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 $140 to $172 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 $140 which is on 2025-03-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Karlsruhe.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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