How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Karlsruhe cost?

The average train ticket price from Cologne to Karlsruhe is $66. The best way to find train tickets from Cologne to Karlsruhe is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

A train trip between Cologne and Karlsruhe is around 2h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 148 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Cologne and Karlsruhe?

The number of trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

Trains traveling between Cologne and Karlsruhe leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf, Südseite Hauptbahnhof.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Once in Karlsruhe, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden.

Trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe | Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $224	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$29 - $163	Average Duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $35	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

$20Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$66

Average train trip duration2h 11m

Number of daily trains13

Earliest train departure6:04am

Distance149 miles (240 km)

Latest train departure10:27pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

Eurostar

4.5/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Train and bus companies in DE:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Cologne to Karlsruhe Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Cologne

A - Hbf

B - Cologne/Bonn Airport

C - Köln-Blumenberg

D - Köln-Dellbrück

E - Köln-Holweide

F - Köln Volkhovener Weg

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Karlsruhe Hbf

B - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Karlsruhe, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Karlsruhe, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cologne to Karlsruhe.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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