What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Freising?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Freising is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Freising?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Freising is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Freising?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Freising. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Freising via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Freising?

The distance between Cologne and Freising is 463 km. The road distance is 535.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Freising without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Freising without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €60 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Freising?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cologne to Freising, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Freising train from?

Cologne to Freising train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Freising?

The best way to get from Cologne to Freising is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €320 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Freising train arrive?

Cologne to Freising train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Freising?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Freising is 535 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cologne to Freising.

Where can I stay near Freising?

There are 297+ hotels available in Freising.

Cologne to Freising - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Freising by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2h 35m
€76–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Munich FröttmaningN280
9h 43m
€34–84
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to FreisingRe3 / ...
5h 3m
€63–313
Drive 535.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Freising535.3 km
4h 58m
€77–111
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3h 12m
€86–283
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3h 5m
€114–301
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München OstNj
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to FreisingS1
8h 51m
€58–83
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost1393
5h 23m
€135–168

Cologne to Freising by train

162Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.1 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Freising, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Freising via München Hbf in around 5h 3m.

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