How far is Karlsruhe from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Karlsruhe by coach is approximately 148 miles (239 km).

Is there a way to reach Karlsruhe from Cologne without a car?

You can travel to Karlsruhe from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cologne to Karlsruhe from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Karlsruhe on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 20m	22:55	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 40m	03:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Karlsruhe on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 15m	18:15	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cologne to Karlsruhe on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	07:00	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cologne to Karlsruhe on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	07:00	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 15m	18:15	Karlsruhe	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Karlsruhe on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	07:00	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

3hAverage duration

148 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £131	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £106	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £30	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

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 Cologne and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe

How far is Karlsruhe from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Karlsruhe by coach is approximately 148 miles (239 km).
Is there a way to reach Karlsruhe from Cologne without a car?
You can travel to Karlsruhe from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£17

18/11

No data

Today

£16

20/11

£84

21/11

£79

22/11

£76

23/11

£105

24/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £105 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 £15, which is on 2025-11-24.