The average train between Cologne and Freising takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Freising. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Freising. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Freising at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Freising. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Freising station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Cologne to Freising train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Freising train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freising station.
The distance between Cologne and Freising is 445.3 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Freising via München Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 21m.