How far is Karlsruhe from Cologne?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Cologne leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lanxess Arena, Cologne Zoo, Cologne cable cars, Cologne Opera and Roman Praetorium.

Bus Karlsruhe to Cologne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:50am	Karlsruhe	18h 35m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:23 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

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.

14carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $181	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $221	Average Duration3h 4m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $36	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,327 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

3.5/511,128 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 Karlsruhe and Cologne?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Cologne by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $90 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 $22 which is on 2025-11-21.