Bus Tickets from Karlsruhe to Cologne

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TodayMay 1
from $140
TomorrowMay 2
from $20
SatMay 3
from $145
SunMay 4
from $157
MonMay 5
from $16
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Cologne.

Average Price$17 - $199Average Duration17h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$20 - $166Average Duration3h 21m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $44Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Karlsruhe to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration17h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance142 miles (229 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Karlsruhe to Cologne Bus

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

Best price found
04/29
$111
04/30
$117
Today
$140
05/02
$20
05/03
$146
05/04
$157
05/05
$16
05/06
$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $186 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 $16 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Karlsruhe and Cologne!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Karlsruhe to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Karlsruhe to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Karlsruhe to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne

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