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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Fribourg is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Fribourg is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. via Basel SBB, Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Fribourg?

The distance between Cologne and Fribourg is 624 km. The road distance is 614.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cologne to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Fribourg bus from?

Cologne to Fribourg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Fribourg train from?

Cologne to Fribourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Fribourg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Fribourg is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Fribourg bus arrive?

Cologne to Fribourg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Fribourg train arrive?

Cologne to Fribourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Fribourg is 615 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Cologne to Fribourg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Fribourg?

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

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Cologne to Fribourg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Fribourg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 6m
CHF 65–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
9h 2m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 72–302
Drive 614.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Fribourgcar 614.8 km
5h 25m
CHF 96–138
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 20m
CHF 81–274
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
5h 45m
CHF 94–260
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 25m
CHF 149–351
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 22m
CHF 103–284
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 16m
CHF 103–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 24m
CHF 138–325

Cologne to Fribourg by train

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Distance: 623.8 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Fribourg/Freiburg via Basel SBB and Bern in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. via Basel, Bahnhof, Basel SBB, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 9h 2m.

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