There are 5 ways to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 30m€76–206Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 10m€36–126Bus
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 46m€55–92Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Hinterzarten to Colognecar 456.9 km
4h€86–124Train
- Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 43m€76–176
Hinterzarten to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Hinterzarten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Freiburg and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hinterzarten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hinterzarten Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Hinterzarten and Cologne is 458 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne, including transfers.
Hinterzarten to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg station.
Hinterzarten to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Hinterzarten to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Hinterzarten, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Hinterzarten Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hinterzarten Bahnhof to Köln via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, Freiburg, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €65–95
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–99
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €96–99
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Freiburg to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–26
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Hinterzarten to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Hinterzarten to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hinterzarten to Cologne is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Hinterzarten to Cologne.
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