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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freising to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freising to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $146, while a flight costs an average of $322.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freising to Cologne:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freising to Cologne costing on average $146.
A bus is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freising to Cologne costing on average $322.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 7h 59m versus 5h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Freising to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freising to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM10h10Freising10:45 AMCologne$591One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 AM10h10Freising10:45 AMCologne$591One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 AM10h10Freising10:45 AMCologne$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freising to Cologne:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freising to Cologne costing on average $146.
A bus is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freising to Cologne costing on average $177.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freising and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Freising station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from München, Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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