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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cologne to Freiburg Im Breisgau

Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
432 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$152.67
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$35.62
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$21.63

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Bonn Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau)
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$58.52

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$82.70

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$39.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is to rideshare which costs $19.57 - $33.70 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $70.65 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Freiburg im Breisgau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau?

The distance between Cologne and Freiburg im Breisgau is 431 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $70.65 - $86.96 .

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

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

Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $70.65 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau bus arrive?

Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Karlsruhe station.

Where does the Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau train arrive?

Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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

Book your Cologne to Freiburg im Breisgau train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Freiburg im Breisgau?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Freiburg im Breisgau. Prices start at $44.16 per night.

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

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