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The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
229 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Karlsruhe Hbf for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:003h35
Karlsruhe Hbf09:35Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
£291One-way
0 changes
05:013h34
Karlsruhe Hbf08:35Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
£481One-way
0 changes
05:013h34
Karlsruhe Hbf08:35Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
£481One-way
0 changes
06:003h35
Karlsruhe Hbf09:35Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
£291One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 229 km
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£44 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:01 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h34 | 08:35 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h35 | 09:35 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
GermanyGermany
Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 01:35 |
Last train 06:51 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Karlsruhe Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£29
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train
FAQs: Travel by train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
Booking trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £44.
To get from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train distance from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 229 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
The train journey from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen covers a distance of 229 km and takes approximately 2h 35m. Trains run 11 per day.
The first train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 1:35.
The last train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen departs at 6:51.
Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
There is no night train service from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Karlsruhe
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Karlsruhe is Karlsruhe Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Karlsruhe Hbf for your trip from Karlsruhe to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
Hotel
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln/Bonn Flughafen for your journey to Cologne from Karlsruhe.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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