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

The cheapest way to get from Freising to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Freising to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Freising and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Freising to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Freising and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Laim and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Freising to Cologne?

The distance between Freising and Cologne is 470 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Freising to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 5h 50m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Freising to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Freising to Cologne train from?

Freising to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Pasing station.

Train, bus or fly from Freising to Cologne?

The best way to get from Freising to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Freising to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Freising to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Freising to Cologne is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Freising to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Cologne.

Freising to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Freising to Cologne 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
2h 36m
€81–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Cologne Airport CGNN280
9h 39m
€35–80
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
5h 50m
€65–161
Drive 536.3 km
1. Drive from Freising to Cologne536.3 km
4h 58m
€77–111
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 18m
€94–293
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 20m
€117–310
Train
1. Take the train from Freising to München HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
5h 53m
€50–327
Train #2
1. Take the train from Freising to OstbahnhofS1
2. Take the train from München Ost to Köln HbfNj
9h 33m
€56–85
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
4h 45m
€135–183

Freising to Cologne by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.8 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Pasing to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 11m.

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