Bus Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Karlsruhe: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

$19

Friday

$23

Saturday

$23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/21/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/21/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/21/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/21/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/21/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	4:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/21/2026 10:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/21/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 40m	10:20 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:00 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/21/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/22/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/22/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 40m	10:20 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:00 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/22/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	5h 40m	8:15 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/22/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/23/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/23/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/23/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	4:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 35m	3:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/23/2026 3:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/24/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/24/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/24/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 35m	3:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/24/2026 3:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 40m	10:20 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:00 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/24/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	4:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/25/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 40m	10:20 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:00 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe is $19 on 7/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe

See here how frequent the connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	140.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cologne/Bonn Airport for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

$20

Wednesday 07/22

$21

Thursday 07/23

$19

Friday 07/24

$23

Saturday 07/25

$23

Sunday 07/26

$24

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$22

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$22

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

These are the most booked bus companies between Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe from our users.

FlixBus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe:

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe.

Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station

Kennedystr

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe? Or which bus companies serve the route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Cologne/Bonn Airport Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 4h 20m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Karlsruhe.

On average, how many connections are available from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe take?

The fastest shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Cologne/Bonn Airport starts at 4:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport for Karlsruhe starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cologne/Bonn Airport Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cologne/Bonn Airport Karlsruhe bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport Karlsruhe bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Karlsruhe. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Karlsruhe

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!