How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 206 miles (333 km)

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4h 51m

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

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

FlixBus
11:25PM6h20
Freiburg im Breisgau
05:45AMCologne
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:25PM6h20
Freiburg im Breisgau
05:45AMCologne
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:25PM6h20
Freiburg im Breisgau
05:45AMCologne
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:50PM6h20
Freiburg im Breisgau
05:10AMCologne
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:50PM8h05
Freiburg im Breisgau
01:55AMCologne
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne:

A bus is $1.00 (€0.81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $24 (€20).

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 2m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is approximately 206 miles (333 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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