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The average train between Fribourg and Cologne takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Fribourg to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
624 km
Distance
€173
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Fribourg to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Fribourg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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  • Distance: 624.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Fribourg, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Köln Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 24m.

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