How much does a train ticket cost from Freiburg to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Freiburg to Cologne start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £47. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Freiburg to Cologne?

The average train journey time from Freiburg to Cologne is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 207 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Freiburg to Cologne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Freiburg to Cologne?

The earliest train from Freiburg to Cologne departs at 06:55. And the latest train departs at 20:55.

Which is the best train operator from Freiburg to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Freiburg to Cologne?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Freiburg to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Freiburg to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Freiburg to Cologne from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Freiburg to Cologne on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:55	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	4h	00:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:47	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	3h 1m	10:48	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:58	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	7h 37m	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn	06:50	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	4h 29m	11:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:47	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	3h 1m	10:48	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 19:14 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Freiburg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

207 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £39	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £61	Average duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £39	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Freiburg and Cologne?

Freiburg

A
Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Bismarckallee 3, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
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B
Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
Bismarckallee 1A, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,585 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Freiburg to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Freiburg to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Freiburg to Cologne start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £47. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Freiburg to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Freiburg to Cologne is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 207 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Freiburg to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Freiburg to Cologne?
The earliest train from Freiburg to Cologne departs at 06:55. And the latest train departs at 20:55.
Which is the best train operator from Freiburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Freiburg to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Freiburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Freiburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Freiburg to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £177 for a train ticket from Freiburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-12-13.