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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $199Average Duration17h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
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

Train Karlsruhe to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73
Average train trip duration3h 21m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure12:38am
Distance142 miles (229 km)
Latest train departure8:00pm

Karlsruhe to Cologne Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Karlsruhe to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $133 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-05-05.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Karlsruhe and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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