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Next departures to Cologne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Freiburg
    Departure location: Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Freiburg
    Departure location: Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Freiburg
    Departure location: Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Freiburg
    Departure location: Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Freiburg
    Departure location: Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Freiburg to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $111Average Duration7h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$26 - $273Average Duration3h 27m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $48Average Duration4h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Freiburg to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4h 10mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Freiburg to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration3h 27m
Number of daily trains17
Earliest train departure6:19am
Distance207 miles (333 km)
Latest train departure8:55pm

Freiburg to Cologne Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Freiburg to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Freiburg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $283 for a train ticket from Freiburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-06-22.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Freiburg to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Freiburg and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Freiburg to Cologne.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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