The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
53S$
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
92S$
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
3 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
3 h 47 m
Trains on 09 Sept
31
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau will cost around 92S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 53S$.
To travel from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau you need to make at least 2 changes.
IR 1831 · IC 535 · IR 1881 · IC 604096:05 PM3h49Geneva station9:54 PMFreiburg Hbf53 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 2533 · IC 984 · IC 604095:54 PM4h00Geneva station9:54 PMFreiburg Hbf53 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1833 · IC 537 · IR 1883 · IC 604707:05 PM3h51Geneva station10:56 PMFreiburg Hbf53 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 2535 · IC 336 · IC 604706:54 PM4h02Geneva station10:56 PMFreiburg Hbf53 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 735 · IC 1637 · IC 604027:35 PM4h28Geneva station12:03 AMFreiburg Hbf53 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 3709:05 AM3h47Geneva station12:52 PMFreiburg Hbf94 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM3h47Geneva station11:52 AMFreiburg Hbf103 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 3727:05 AM3h47Geneva station10:52 AMFreiburg Hbf63 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 2006:05 AM3h47Geneva station9:52 AMFreiburg Hbf55 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 10610:05 AM3h47Geneva station1:52 PMFreiburg Hbf94 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of 38S$ For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 38S$, while a flight costs an average of 1560S$.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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66S$ Average Price | 38S$ Average Price Cheapest | 1560S$ Average Price | 161S$ Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 13m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau trains for today, Tuesday, 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 1741 · IC 1643 · S 3 · ICE 376 | 10:19 PM Geneva station | 8h33 | 6:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE 18491 · IR 2543 · IR 2155 · IR 2304 | 10:39 PM Geneva station | 8h13 | 6:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| Wednesday, 9 September | |||||
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200 | On time 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h47 | 9:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 709 · IC 1611 · 17012+ S6 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 4h05 | 10:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 3h58 | 10:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h47 | 10:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 711 · IC 1613 · ICE 6 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 3h49 | 11:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 | On time 7:54 AM Geneva station | 3h58 | 11:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108 | On time 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h47 | 11:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 713 · IC 1615 · 17016+ S6 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 4h05 | 12:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 3h58 | 12:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h47 | 12:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 3h49 | 1:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 | On time 9:54 AM Geneva station | 3h58 | 1:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 | On time 10:05 AM Geneva station | 3h47 | 1:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 717 · ICE 104 | On time 10:35 AM Geneva station | 5h17 | 3:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 717 · IC 1619 · 17020+ S6 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 4h05 | 2:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 727 · IC 1629 · ICE 2 | On time 3:35 PM Geneva station | 3h49 | 7:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2529 · ICE 100 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 3h58 | 7:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1827 · IC 531 · ICE 100 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3h47 | 7:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 729 · IC 60409 | On time 4:35 PM Geneva station | 5h19 | 9:54 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 729 · IC 1631 · 17028+ S6 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 4h05 | 8:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2531 · IC 982 · ICE 272 | On time 4:54 PM Geneva station | 3h58 | 8:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1829 · IC 533 · IR 1879 · ICE 272 | On time 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3h47 | 8:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 731 · IC 1633 · 17032+ S6 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 4h13 | 9:44 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2533 · IC 984 · IC 60409 | On time 5:54 PM Geneva station | 4h00 | 9:54 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1831 · IC 535 · IR 1881 · IC 60409 | On time 6:05 PM Geneva station | 3h49 | 9:54 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 733 · IC 60402 | On time 6:35 PM Geneva station | 5h28 | 12:03 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 733 · IC 1635 · 17034+ S6 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 4h05 | 10:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2535 · IC 336 · IC 60470 | On time 6:54 PM Geneva station | 4h02 | 10:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1833 · IC 537 · IR 1883 · IC 60470 | On time 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h51 | 10:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 735 · IC 1637 · IC 60402 | On time 7:35 PM Geneva station | 4h28 | 12:03 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 735 · IC 1637 · 5338+ S6 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 4h21 | 11:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau
Trains from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 58S$ but you can travel from only 28S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price 58S$ |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Freiburg im Breisgau from 28S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau by train. 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 train, 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Freiburg im Breisgau
Most Geneva to Freiburg im Breisgau trains use the Genève to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Mumpf, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Freiburg im Breisgau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Geneva station do trains to Freiburg im Breisgau leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Which Freiburg im Breisgau station do trains from Geneva arrive at?
Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Getting to Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB train station facilities and services
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB.
Getting to Freiburg-Littenweiler from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg-Littenweiler is 3 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg-Littenweiler train station facilities and services
Freiburg-Littenweiler has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pizza Boxx, Heitzmann, Lindenmatte, La Playa Tapas Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. ATMs are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. Information desks are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg-Littenweiler: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg-Littenweiler: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.

