Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

kr207

Average ticket price on Sep 18

kr826

Fastest journey on Sep 18

4 h 38 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

4 h 42 m

Trains on Sep 18

20

Distance

505 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover 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 Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf will cost around kr826 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr207.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 20 trains from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf, including 4 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · IC 60408 · 5333+Hessische Landesbahn24377
    9:54 PM8h50
    Hanover Hbf
    6:44 AMFreiburg Hbf
    kr2071One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 77 · 17033
    7:53 PM5h57
    Hanover Hbf
    1:50 AMFreiburg Hbf
    kr4611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 777 · S9 · ICE 271
    8:53 PM10h08
    Hanover Hbf
    7:01 AMFreiburg Hbf
    kr4611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 75
    3:53 PM4h38
    Hanover Hbf
    8:31 PMFreiburg Hbf
    kr5761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 377
    4:01 PM5h00
    Hanover Hbf
    9:01 PMFreiburg Hbf
    kr5761One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr544 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr544, while a flight costs an average of kr5132.

Distance: 313 miles (505 km)

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Train
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Bus
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Driving

kr1234

Average price

kr544

Average price

Cheapest

kr5132

Average price

kr1041

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 41m

Average total duration

9h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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FlixBus

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KLM

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is a bus with an average price of kr544.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf:

A bus is kr690 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average kr1234.

A bus is kr4588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average kr5132.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Freiburg Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Freiburg Hbf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 30m sooner (5h 2m by train vs 5h 32m by car). Tickets start at around kr1234 compared to roughly kr1041 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.

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

Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 105
Delayed
8:53 AM Hanover Hbf
5h10
12:05 PM 12:05 PMFreiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 105
On time
8:53 AM Hanover Hbf
5h12
2:05 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 5
On time
9:53 AM Hanover Hbf
4h38
2:31 PM Freiburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 107
Delayed
10:53 AM Hanover Hbf
5h10
2:05 PM 2:05 PMFreiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 107
On time
10:53 AM Hanover Hbf
5h12
4:05 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 73
On time
11:53 AM Hanover Hbf
4h38
4:31 PM Freiburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 579 · ICE 109
Delayed
12:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h10
4:05 PM 4:05 PMFreiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 579 · ICE 109
On time
12:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h12
6:05 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 7
On time
1:53 PM Hanover Hbf
4h38
6:31 PM Freiburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 771 · ICE 201
On time
2:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h10
8:03 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 75
On time
3:53 PM Hanover Hbf
4h38
8:31 PM Freiburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 377
On time
4:01 PM Hanover Hbf
5h00
9:01 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 203
On time
4:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h11
10:04 PM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 995 · ICE 693 · ICE 203
On time
4:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h11
10:04 PM Freiburg Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 9 · ICE 379 · 17139
On time
5:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h43
11:36 PM Freiburg Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 9 · 17031
On time
5:53 PM Hanover Hbf
6h57
12:50 AM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 775 · ICE 205 · 17031
On time
6:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h57
12:50 AM Freiburg Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 77 · 17033
On time
7:53 PM Hanover Hbf
5h57
1:50 AM Freiburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 777 · S9 · ICE 2718:53 PM Hanover Hbf
10h08
7:01 AM Freiburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 79 · IC 60408 · 5333+Hessische Landesbahn24377
On time
9:54 PM Hanover Hbf
8h50
6:44 AM Freiburg Hbf		3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr230 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 4h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
313 miles (505 km)
Average train duration
5h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
kr230
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
4h 13m
First train
6:53 AM
Last train
10:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Freiburg Hbf from kr230. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
kr230
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at kr230, while the average price is around kr1234.
The train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf takes 4h 13m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is 313 miles (505 km).
The first train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf leaves at 6:53 AM.
The last train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf leaves at 10:30 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is by train, with a cost of around kr230.
The train journey from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of central Germany, including rolling hills, forests, and charming towns.
A day trip from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 13m. Trains operate 8 times per day on this route, covering a distance of 313 miles (505 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf.
Since both Hanover Hbf and Freiburg Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Freiburg Hbf include Basel, Zurich, Strasbourg, Bern, Mannheim.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Most Hanover Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains use the Hannover Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Freiburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hanover
Arrival train stations in Freiburg im Breisgau
Hannover HbfErnst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre

Bus120 · 10m · every ~10 min
170, 700, 500, 300 · 12m · every ~35 min

Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services

Hannover 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: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.

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