How far is Freiburg from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Freiburg by coach is approximately 207 miles (334 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to Freiburg without a car?

The best way to go from Cologne to Freiburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Cologne to Freiburg from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Freiburg on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 45m	18:35	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
		21:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	04:55	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Freiburg on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 35m	05:50	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 57m	20:37	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 15m	12:05	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 5m	17:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 45m	18:35	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:31 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Freiburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Freiburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

207 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £72	Average duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £231	Average duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£26 - £39	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £23

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Freiburg?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Freiburg

A - Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof

B - Freiburg Hbf

C - Bushaltestelle Am Radacker

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Freiburg

How far is Freiburg from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Freiburg by coach is approximately 207 miles (334 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Freiburg without a car?
The best way to go from Cologne to Freiburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£25

17/11

£26

Today

£28

19/11

£22

20/11

No data

21/11

£22

22/11

No data

23/11

£27

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Freiburg was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Freiburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £22 to £63 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Freiburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Freiburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 55m	Avg price£29	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 23m	Avg price£59	Daily departures26
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 20m	Avg price£35	Daily departures6