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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Cologne is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which costs €70 - €200 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and arriving at Köln via Fribourg, Bern and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Cologne?

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

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Fribourg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Cologne bus from?

Fribourg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Cologne train from?

Fribourg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Fribourg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Fribourg to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Fribourg to Cologne bus arrive?

Fribourg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Fribourg to Cologne train arrive?

Fribourg to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Fribourg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Cologne is 615 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Fribourg to Cologne.

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

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Fribourg to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Fribourg to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 37m
€72–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 34m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 31m
€79–340
Drive 614.8 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Colognecar 614.8 km
5h 28m
€105–152
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 40m
€72–197
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 15m
€108–277
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 6m
€123–319
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 27m
€123–309
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 40m
€165–372

Fribourg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 623.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Köln Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare to Köln via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, Bern, Basel SBB, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 10h 34m.

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