The average train between Fribourg and Cologne takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours 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 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fribourg station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Fribourg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Fribourg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Fribourg to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Fribourg and Cologne is 459.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Köln Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB in around 6h 37m.