How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 206 miles (333 km)

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$137

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$79

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 17m

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30m

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6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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4h 35m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $137 (€112).

A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $206 (€169).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 17m.

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM6h20
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM6h20
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW765
    6:05 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 1645
    9:55 AM5h10
    Freiburg Hbf
    3:05 PMCologne Hbf
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 4 · ICE 224 · ICE 26
    3:27 PM4h53
    Freiburg Hbf
    8:20 PMCologne Hbf
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 106 · IC 1941
    1:55 PM5h10
    Freiburg Hbf
    7:05 PMCologne Hbf
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM7h00
    Freiburg, ZOB
    3:30 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM7h30
    Freiburg, ZOB
    3:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM7h40
    Freiburg, ZOB
    12:10 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW767
    8:30 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1651One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLX4428
    8:30 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3811One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLX4426
    6:05 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $3811One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $137 (€112).

A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne costing on average $206 (€169).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 17m.

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

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 train, bus, 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 | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 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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