What is the cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne Cathedral is 432 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

How do I travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €75 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

The train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Freiburg im Breisgau and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral by train, night train, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 13m
€75–340
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Freiburg im Breisgau to Colognerideshare 430.4 km
4h 30m
€15–35
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 39m
€30–99
Drive 431.3 km
1. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedralcar 431.3 km
3h 42m
€61–88
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 54m
€117–364
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 31m
€75–340
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 17m
€89–350
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 23m
€138–481

Freiburg im Breisgau to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 431.6 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–340 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.

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