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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 4 m
Trains on 15 Sept
42
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 42 trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
ICE 10020:593h51Karlsruhe Hbf0:50Cologne Hbf£161One-way0 changes- ICE 272 · ICE 92021:594h06Karlsruhe Hbf2:05Cologne Hbf£161One-way1 change
- IC 604021:244h20Karlsruhe Hbf5:44Cologne Hbf£181One-way0 changes
- ICE 272 · ICE 51021:593h36Karlsruhe Hbf1:35Cologne Hbf£211One-way1 change
- ICE 2 · ICE 91020:373h56Karlsruhe Hbf0:33Cologne Hbf£311One-way1 change
- ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · S196:372h02Karlsruhe Hbf8:39Cologne Hbf£481One-way2 changes
- ICE 70 · ICE 912 · S1918:372h02Karlsruhe Hbf20:39Cologne Hbf£431One-way2 changes
- ICE 72 · ICE 916 · S1914:372h02Karlsruhe Hbf16:39Cologne Hbf£531One-way2 changes
- ICE 378 · ICE 6165:592h06Karlsruhe Hbf8:05Cologne Hbf£491One-way1 change
- ICE 2046:592h06Karlsruhe Hbf9:05Cologne Hbf£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 276 · ICE 514 | Delayed 16:00 17:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 18:26 18:26Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 276 · IC 2349 | Delayed 16:00 17:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 19:15 19:15Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
| S6 · ICE 712 | On time 3:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h32 | 7:57 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| S6 · 33600 | 3:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h36 | 9:01 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| S6 · 4550 · ICE 18 | On time 3:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h15 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 378 · ICE 616 | 5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 8:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1022 | On time 6:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h29 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · S19 | On time 6:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h02 | 8:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 204 | 6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 614 | 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 376 · IC 2049 | 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 11:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ECE 8 · ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 8:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h28 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 202 | On time 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 374 · IC 2047 | On time 9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 10:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h29 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 200 | On time 10:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 372 · IC 2045 | On time 11:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 15:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 11:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 228 | On time 12:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h29 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 108 | On time 12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 13:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 370 · ICE 2012 | 13:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 17:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 72 · ICE 916 · S19 | On time 14:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h02 | 16:39 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 106 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 | On time 14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 106 | On time 14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 278 · IC 2041 | On time 15:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h07 | 19:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 15:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ECE 4 · ICE 224 · ICE 26 | On time 16:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h29 | 20:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ECE 4 · ICE 224 | On time 16:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 18:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 104 | On time 16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h06 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 20:01 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Karlsruhe Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe Hbf and Cologne Hbf
Most Karlsruhe Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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