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Trip Overview

The average train between Fribourg and Cologne takes 6h 58m 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 58m
Duration
624 km
Distance
€168
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Fribourg to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Fribourg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fribourg to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 624.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 23m.

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