What is the travel distance from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

About 148 miles (239 km) separate Cologne and Karlsruhe.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Karlsruhe start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), Badisch Brauhaus (Karlsruhe), La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Leo's Baden-Baden and Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe).

Bus Cologne to Karlsruhe from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 15m	6:15pm	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 15m	6:15pm	Karlsruhe	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Karlsruhe on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	19h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

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 $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $207	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $180	Average Duration2h 41m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $33	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Cologne to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$137

11/16

$167

Today

$22

11/18

No data

11/19

$20

11/20

$102

11/21

$97

11/22

$95

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $167 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 $20 which is on 2025-11-19.