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Cologne to Karlsruhe Route Summary

Cologne to Karlsruhe bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cologne bus station at 04:50h, arriving at Karlsruhe bus station at 09:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:25h, arriving at 03:45h the following day.
Departure station and country CologneGermany
Arrival station and country KarlsruheGermany
Travel Distance 302 km
Average Trip Duration 04h 57min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price €16
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Cologne and Karlsruhe by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Karlsruhe is 302 km. The fastest bus which departs at 18:35 has a travel time of 04:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Karlsruhe earlier, there are 2 night buses from Cologne to Karlsruhe. The overnight buses depart between and 23:25 and arrive between 03:00 and 03:45 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Cologne to Karlsruhe route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1265 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Cologne has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Karlsruhe has earned a score of 6.5 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Cologne
You can see information about the departure station and stops Cologne here.
Karlsruhe
6.5
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Karlsruhe here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €16 (One-Way) or €32 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cologne to Karlsruhe bus

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Over 1265 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cologne to Karlsruhe. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Karlsruhe

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 302 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 04:57 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Cologne to Karlsruhe ranges from €16 to €20.

The average number of daily departures is 8. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 8 from Cologne to Karlsruhe. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Cologne to Karlsruhe by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 04:50 and the latest is at 23:25.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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