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Cologne to Karlsruhe by train
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First train06:54
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Last train23:53
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 1m
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Distance240 kilometres
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Trains per day15
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Avg. journey time2hr 29m
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Train operators
Travelling from Cologne to Karlsruhe by train
Fast trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe take around 2 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 240 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Cologne and Karlsruhe.
1. Are there direct trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
Direct trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe have been found.
We usually find around 15 direct trains on the route from Cologne to Karlsruhe every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 17 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Karlsruhe?
The Cologne to Karlsruhe train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 1 minute, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Cologne to Karlsruhe train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Karlsruhe is usually scheduled to depart Cologne around 06:54 and the last train is around 23:53. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Cologne to Karlsruhe train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Cologne to Karlsruhe are $27.33.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $30 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $51. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Cologne to Karlsruhe train tickets?
Trains in Germany usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Cologne to Karlsruhe by train.
Which train companies operate between Cologne and Karlsruhe?
More than one train company operates on the route from Cologne to Karlsruhe, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Eurocity (EC)
- ICE
- Intercity
- Intercity-Express (ICE)
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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