How to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $537.

Distance: 397 miles (640 km)

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$537

Average price

$119

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$74

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$141

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5h 10m

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3h 10m

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7h 17m

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6h 47m

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30m

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12h 35m

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12h 5m

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8h 31m

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $119 (€100).

A bus is $463 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $537 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 17m.

Bus takes on average 12h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 21m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 8h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $537 (€450) compared to roughly $141 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau

How to get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408
    8:52 PM9h25
    Berlin Hbf
    6:17 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408
    8:52 PM9h25
    Berlin Hbf
    6:17 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU25185
    8:15 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:40 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · IC 60403
    9:27 PM7h59
    Berlin Hbf
    5:26 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 279
    6:43 AM6h18
    Berlin Hbf
    1:01 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 593 · ICE 103
    5:27 AM6h36
    Berlin Hbf
    12:03 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU25191
    7:30 PM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU25189
    7:15 PM1h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:45 PMZurich Airport
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8760
    6:50 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:15 AMZurich Airport
    $1961One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau

Travel to Freiburg im Breisgau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $119 (€100).

A bus is $463 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $537 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 17m.

Bus takes on average 12h 35m.

The distance from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 397 miles (640 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 91 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, easyJet.
  • 4 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Basel, Colmar, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Freiburg im Breisgau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Freiburg im Breisgau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Freiburg im Breisgau, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit Seepark for leisure activities around a lake and Japanese garden, or explore the vibrant market at Münsterplatz for fresh produce and crafts. Take a guided walking tour of the historic old town, or relax at the Freiburg Botanical Garden. For breathtaking views, don't miss the Freiburg Minster with its Gothic architecture and 116-meter-high tower, or hike up Schlossberg. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Augustiner Museum's medieval and Baroque collections. Finally, explore Schwabentor, one of the city's remaining medieval gates, for a glimpse into Freiburg's history.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Freiburg im Breisgau, allowing you to enjoy its historic old town, the Black Forest, and local attractions like the Freiburg Minster.
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