What is the travel distance from Freiburg to Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 207 miles (334 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Freiburg to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Freiburg to Cologne start their journey at Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Cathedral, Boat tours on the Rhine, Roman Praetorium and Cologne cable cars.

Bus Freiburg to Cologne from $25 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Freiburg to Cologne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	7h 30m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	8h 5m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	6h 20m	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	6h 55m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

207 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $103	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $265	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $50	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Freiburg and Cologne?

Stops in Freiburg

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Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Bismarckallee 3, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
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B
Freiburg Hbf
Bismarckallee 1A, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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C
Bushaltestelle Am Radacker
Am Radacker 10, 79115 Freiburg (Pressehaus / Am Radacker), Baden-Württemberg

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Freiburg to Cologne by bus

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You can expect to pay from $27 to $31 for a bus ticket from Freiburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-25.