There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to University of Freiburg by train, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43 / ...
3h 19m€75–350Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau430.3 km
4h 27m€18–35Drive 432.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to University of Freiburgcar 432.7 km
3h 35m€62–89Train, fly
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 18m€145–483Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 12 / ...
3h 29m€65–350
Cologne to University of Freiburg by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to University of Freiburg is to rideshare which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to University of Freiburg is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €75 - €350.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cologne and University of Freiburg is 432 km. The road distance is 432.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to University of Freiburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €75 - €350.
The train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Cologne to University of Freiburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to University of Freiburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to University of Freiburg is 433 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cologne to University of Freiburg.
Book your Cologne to University of Freiburg train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and University of Freiburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €75–350 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–470
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–350
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1633+ hotels available in University of Freiburg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and University of Freiburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.