How to travel from Cologne to Fribourg

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Fribourg, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Fribourg from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Fribourg, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 5/25/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Cologne and Fribourg.

The current restriction level for returning to Cologne, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Cologne, Germany from Fribourg, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Cologne from Fribourg?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Cologne from Fribourg here.

You can travel from Cologne to Fribourg 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Fribourg is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $152 (€132) compared to other travel options to Fribourg:

Taking a train is usually $191 (€166) less than taking a bus to Fribourg, which costs on average $343 (€298) for the same trip.

Taking a train is about $320 (€278) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $472 (€410) for this route.

You should expect to travel around 285 miles (459 km) between Cologne and Fribourg.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Fribourg is:

• 6 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Fribourg:

• Buses mostly leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and tend to arrive in Fribourg, Chemin St. Léonard.
• Trains from Cologne to Fribourg most often leave from Köln Hbf and arrive in Fribourg.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Fribourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Lufthansa Cityline can get you to Fribourg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline from Cologne to Fribourg for $472 (€410) on Omio.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Fribourg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Fribourg tickets on Omio for $152 (€132).

Before traveling from Cologne to Fribourg, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $343 (€298) one way on average for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $472 (€410) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket costs $152 (€132) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Fribourg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.