- Must visit
Augustinermuseum
The city’s leading fine arts museum in a former monastery, known for medieval sculpture, stained glass, and Upper Rhine art.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
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 $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 11 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Freiburg im Breisgau on Mon, Jun 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 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 Mon, Jun 01 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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $774 Average price | $51 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 $44 (€35).
A bus is $746 (€601) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $774 (€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 $51 (€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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
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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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h55 | 11:35 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
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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 $18 (€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 $18 (€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.
The city’s leading fine arts museum in a former monastery, known for medieval sculpture, stained glass, and Upper Rhine art.
Natural history and ethnology museum with regional geology, wildlife, and cultural collections, especially good for understanding the Black Forest area.
Contemporary and modern art museum with changing exhibitions, suited to visitors seeking a newer cultural perspective beyond the old town.
Freiburg’s central square around the cathedral, famous for its market, historic façades, and lively atmosphere.
The old town is the essential area for first-time visitors, with cobbled lanes, Bächle channels, shops, and historic buildings.
Hilltop walking area with panoramic city views, forest paths, and viewpoints that are especially popular at sunset.
Traditional Baden-style pork shoulder, slow-roasted until tender and often served with gravy, potatoes, or sauerkraut. A classic hearty regional dish found across southwestern Germany.
A local sausage salad made with thinly sliced cooked sausage, onions, vinegar, and oil, sometimes with cheese. Popular in Freiburg beer gardens and taverns as a simple Baden staple.
A thin crisp flatbread topped in the Alsace-Baden style, traditionally with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Freiburg’s Upper Rhine location makes it a very typical regional favorite.
Well-known fine dining restaurant with a long-standing reputation for refined seasonal cuisine and polished service. A strong choice for an upscale meal in Freiburg.
Established brewery restaurant in Freiburg’s old town, known for house beer and classic Baden dishes in a lively traditional setting with beer garden atmosphere.
Historic inn and restaurant often cited as one of Germany’s oldest. Serves regional cuisine in a traditional atmosphere in the heart of Freiburg.
Moderate for Germany: groceries and transit are reasonable, while hotels and dining in the center cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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