- Must visit
Augustinermuseum
Freiburg’s main fine arts museum in a former monastery church, known for medieval sculptures, stained glass, and Upper Rhine art.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 12 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Freiburg im Breisgau on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $364.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $761 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $734 (€601) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $761 (€623).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 56m by bus vs 3h 4m by car) and save roughly $23 (€19) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $50 (€41)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h25 | 11:35 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h55 | 11:35 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 1:20 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h45 | 2:30 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h25 | 2:30 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h10 | 4:55 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h50 | 4:55 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h20 | 7:05 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h55 | 12:45 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h50 | 12:05 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h15 | 12:45 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Freiburg im Breisgau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Freiburg im Breisgau trip today.
Freiburg’s main fine arts museum in a former monastery church, known for medieval sculptures, stained glass, and Upper Rhine art.
Contemporary art museum with rotating modern and postwar exhibitions, a good stop for visitors interested in current visual culture.
Natural history and ethnology museum covering regional geology, biodiversity, and global cultural collections; especially good for families.
Freiburg’s most important square, framed by the cathedral and market stalls, and one of the city’s essential gathering places.
The historic old town is the heart of Freiburg, known for walkable lanes, Bächle water channels, and dense medieval character.
Hill overlooking the city with walking trails and panoramic viewpoints, especially popular for sunset and social-media photos.
Cured and smoked pork shoulder, usually served with potato salad or sauerkraut. A classic Baden dish commonly found in traditional inns around Freiburg.
A thin, crisp tart topped in the classic style with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Popular across the Upper Rhine and closely associated with southwestern Germany and nearby Alsace.
Soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and fried onions. A comforting southern German specialty often served in Freiburg taverns and mountain inns.
A long-standing panoramic restaurant above Freiburg, known for refined regional cooking, cakes, and impressive views over the city.
A well-known Freiburg brewery restaurant near the old town, popular for house-brewed beer and hearty Baden dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Historic inn widely known as one of Germany’s oldest guesthouses, serving regional cuisine in a classic and atmospheric old-town environment.
Moderate for Germany. Student dining and bakeries are affordable, while central hotels and sit-down dinners cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tip by telling the total before the card is charged.
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Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg im Breisgau -> Bertoldsbrunnen, Freiburg im Breisgau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Freiburg im Breisgau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Freiburg, ZOB station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Freiburg im Breisgau bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Freiburg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café im Bahnhof (in the station), Burger King (in the station), BackWerk (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg, ZOB.
Available at Freiburg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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