- 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
$21
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 21 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Freiburg im Breisgau on Wed, Jun 17, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
FlixTrain
ICE 71
ICE 2583 · ICE 103
ICE 103
ECE 151
ICE 915 · ICE 71
ICE 1011 · ICE 7
ICE 919 · ICE 73
ICE 513 · ICE 277
ICE 515 · ICE 279Omio 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 $367.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $769 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $741 (€601) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $769 (€623).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
The journey is about 17m faster (2h 47m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€35) vs $50 (€41)). 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, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 | Delayed 12:06 AM 2:45 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h01 | 3:26 AM 3:26 AMFreiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 | Delayed 12:45 AM 3:16 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 3:26 AM 3:26 AMFreiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60471 | Delayed 2:32 AM 4:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 2h48 | 5:20 AM 5:20 AMFreiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | Delayed 5:08 AM 6:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 9:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101 | Delayed 6:03 AM 7:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 10:03 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 10:03 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 151 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 10:13 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 11:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 11:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2583 · ICE 103 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 12:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 12:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 71 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 12:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 12:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 1:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 1:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 2:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 2:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 | On time 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 2:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 2:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 3:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 3:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 4:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 4:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | On time 1:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 4:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 2h34 | 4:37 PM Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 | On time 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 4:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 4:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 5:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 2:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 5:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 6:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 6:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 | On time 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 6:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 6:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | On time 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 7:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 7:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1064+ TGV 9560 | Delayed 4:24 PM 4:55 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h35 | 7:30 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 8:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 | On time 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 8:03 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 75 | On time 6:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 8:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 8:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 9:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 | On time 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 9:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 · ICE 203 | On time 7:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 10:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 | On time 7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h13 | 10:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 | On time 8:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 10:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 10:31 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 | 8:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 11:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 11:01 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · ICE 77 | Delayed 9:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h40 | 10:44 PM 10:44 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 77 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 12:31 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 677 · 17033 · 17001 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h32 | 5:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 617 · ICE 677 · 17033 · 17001 | 10:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h31 | 5:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:48 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 im Breisgau Hauptbahnhof/ZOB -> Bertoldsbrunnen, Freiburg im Breisgau
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