What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

The distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) and Cologne is 342 km. The road distance is 324.2 km.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne.

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Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne

Q: How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
3h 52m
€40–130
Train via Cologne Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 42m
€30–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
6h 30m
€37–68
Drive 324.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne324.2 km
3h 10m
€46–67
Train via Bonn Beuel Bf
1. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Bonn Beuel Bf43N
7h 17m
€71–82

Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.2 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Baden-Baden to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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