How to travel from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Travel Information from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau

Distance206 miles (333 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$20 - $55
Cheapest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 3 h 6 min
Fastest modeFlight • $55 (€50) • 1 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 206 miles (333 km) from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau

How to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:10AM9h05
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:15PMFreiburg, ZOB
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:10AM9h05
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:15PMFreiburg, ZOB
$651One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW762
06:45AM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:45AMZurich Airport
$2011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:25PM8h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:35PMFreiburg, ZOB
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM6h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:50AMFreiburg, ZOB
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM6h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:35PMFreiburg, ZOB
$861One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW768
06:30PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+LufthansaLH2370
01:20PM3h20
Cologne Bonn Airport
04:40PMZurich Airport
$7471One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431
06:30PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$8421One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau

Travel to Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Freiburg im Breisgau from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau:

Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $24 (€21).

Taking a train costs $36 (€32) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $55 (€50).

The fastest way from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau that take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 35 min.

Getting to Freiburg im Breisgau by train takes 3 h 6 min on average.

Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 206 miles (333 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau:

    • You can go to Freiburg im Breisgau from Cologne by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $24 (€21) with FlixBus from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau on Omio.
    • You can travel between Cologne and Freiburg im Breisgau by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Freiburg im Breisgau with FlixBus.
    • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Freiburg im Breisgau with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.

    Direct services to Freiburg im Breisgau tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Basel, Strasbourg or Munich. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Basel, Strasbourg or Munich from Freiburg im Breisgau, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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