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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 29 trains that leave Essen Hbf for Freiburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
ICE 619 · IC 6040311:00 PM6h46Essen Hbf5:46 AMFreiburg Hbf$461One-way1 transfer- ICE 644 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 7310:40 AM5h51Essen Hbf4:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
- IC 2013 · ICE 3719:40 AM5h21Essen Hbf3:01 PMFreiburg Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1015 · ECE 96:36 PM3h55Essen Hbf10:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 205 · 170338:00 PM5h50Essen Hbf1:50 AMFreiburg Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
- ICE 915 · ICE 718:36 AM3h55Essen Hbf12:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$1221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1011 · ICE 72:36 PM3h55Essen Hbf6:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$1461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1013 · ICE 754:36 PM3h55Essen Hbf8:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$1461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1015 · ECE 96:36 PM3h55Essen Hbf10:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 515 · ICE 2798:59 AM4h02Essen Hbf1:01 PMFreiburg Hbf$1221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $181 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Freiburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (4h 20m by train vs 5h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $89 (€73) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 4:30 AM Essen Hbf | 4h31 | 9:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 5:39 AM Essen Hbf | 5h22 | 11:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 | On time 6:00 AM Essen Hbf | 4h03 | 10:03 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 1648 · ICE 103 | On time 6:00 AM Essen Hbf | 6h03 | 12:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 6:59 AM Essen Hbf | 5h32 | 12:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 6:59 AM Essen Hbf | 4h02 | 11:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 4h03 | 12:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · IC 1940 · ICE 105 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 6h03 | 2:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 8:36 AM Essen Hbf | 3h55 | 12:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 8:40 AM Essen Hbf | 5h51 | 2:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 8:59 AM Essen Hbf | 4h02 | 1:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2013 · ICE 371 | On time 9:40 AM Essen Hbf | 5h21 | 3:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:00 AM Essen Hbf | 4h03 | 2:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26812 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 10:09 AM Essen Hbf | 4h22 | 2:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 10:40 AM Essen Hbf | 5h51 | 4:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · ICE 371 | On time 10:59 AM Essen Hbf | 4h02 | 3:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h03 | 6:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 6h03 | 8:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 2:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h55 | 6:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | On time 2:55 PM Essen Hbf | 5h36 | 8:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 611 · ICE 375 | On time 2:59 PM Essen Hbf | 4h02 | 7:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 | On time 4:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h03 | 8:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | On time 4:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h55 | 8:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 613 · ICE 377 | On time 4:59 PM Essen Hbf | 4h02 | 9:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 · ECE 9 | On time 6:36 PM Essen Hbf | 3h55 | 10:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 615 · ICE 379 · 4745 · 17141 | On time 6:59 PM Essen Hbf | 5h13 | 12:12 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 205 · 17033 | On time 8:00 PM Essen Hbf | 5h50 | 1:50 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 617 · ICE 77 · 17033 | On time 9:00 PM Essen Hbf | 4h50 | 1:50 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf
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Trains from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 15:09. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 3:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Essen Hbf and Freiburg Hbf from $36 (€29). 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf
Most Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains use the Essen Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB. Use this guide to compare Essen Hbf and Freiburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen 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: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Getting to Essen-Kupferdreh from Essen city centre
Essen-Kupferdreh is 8 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Kupferdreh train station facilities and services
Essen-Kupferdreh 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: Lukas, Im Fass, Pizzeria Spuntino Dario, Contilla EisCafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Kupferdreh. ATMs are available at Essen-Kupferdreh.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Kupferdreh. Information desks are available at Essen-Kupferdreh.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Kupferdreh. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen-Kupferdreh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen-Kupferdreh: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Kupferdreh.
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-St Georgen from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg-St Georgen is 4 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg-St Georgen train station facilities and services
Freiburg-St Georgen 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: Hotel Gasthaus Rössle, Pizzeria San Giorgio, Konditorei Hess, Solino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. ATMs are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. Information desks are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg-St Georgen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg-St Georgen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Gasthaus Rössle, Stuub St. Georgen.
Most popular train connections from Essen Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Freiburg Hbf and Essen Hbf
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