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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:28 AM CET.

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 - $347	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $318	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $55	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Cologne?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

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.

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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $109 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-21.