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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 38 trains that leave Bern Hauptbahnhof for Freiburg Hbf on Fri, Jul 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.
IR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 3764:38 AM2h14Bern Hauptbahnhof6:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$301One-way2 transfers- IR 2847 · S 3 · ICE 26712:07 AM6h35Bern Hauptbahnhof6:42 AMFreiburg Hbf$301One-way2 transfers
- IC 841 · IC 696 · ICE 7612:02 AM5h22Bern Hauptbahnhof5:24 AMFreiburg Hbf$301One-way2 transfers
- IC 608 · ICE 747:33 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof9:24 AMFreiburg Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
- IC 616 · ICE 7211:33 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof1:24 PMFreiburg Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
IC 960+
ICE 2008:04 AM1h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$951One-way1 transfer- ICE 3729:04 AM1h48Bern Hauptbahnhof10:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
- IC 964 · ICE 10810:04 AM1h48Bern Hauptbahnhof11:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- IC 964+ICE 10810:04 AM1h48Bern Hauptbahnhof11:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
- IC 960 · ICE 2008:04 AM1h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:52 AMFreiburg Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Freiburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 47m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€51) vs $89 (€73)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376 | On time 4:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h14 | 6:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 IR 2353 · IR 2304+ICE 376 | On time 4:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h14 | 6:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 956 · ICE 202 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h48 | 7:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 956+ICE 202 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h48 | 7:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 606+RE7 | 6:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h07 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 606 · 5330 | 6:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h07 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2161 · IR 2458 · 5330 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 2161 · IR 2458 · RE7 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 374 | On time 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h48 | 8:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 374 | On time 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h48 | 8:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 608 · ICE 74 | On time 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h51 | 9:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 608+ICE 74 | On time 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h51 | 9:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
| IC 841 · IC 696 · ICE 76 | On time 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h22 | 5:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 841 · IC 696+ICE 76 | On time 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h22 | 5:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 2847 · S 3 · ICE 267 | On time 12:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h35 | 6:42 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2847+ S 3+ICE 267 | On time 12:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h35 | 6:42 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 3:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Südostbahn from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Südostbahn trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Freiburg Hbf from $13 (€11). 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.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
BLS AG
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf
Most Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hbf trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern Hauptbahnhof and Freiburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre
Bern Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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.
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