How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €563.

Distance: 150 miles (243 km)

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€25

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€20

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€563

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€41

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3h 29m

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2h 59m

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3h 25m

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2h 55m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €25.

A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €563.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

Train takes on average 3h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (2h 59m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly €16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€25 vs €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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60409
    9:56 PM2h33
    Freiburg Hbf
    12:29 AMFrankfurt South station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60409
    9:56 PM2h33
    Freiburg Hbf
    12:29 AMFrankfurt South station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1081
    2:05 PM0h55
    Strasbourg Airport
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    6941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60470
    11:00 PM3h11
    Freiburg Hbf
    2:11 AMFrankfurt South station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:21 PM2h34
    Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB
    3:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 272
    8:55 PM2h14
    Freiburg Hbf
    11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM3h55
    Freiburg, ZOB
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM3h55
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:55 PM4h10
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA904
    6:10 AM7h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    5531One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA759 · BA906
    12:15 PM6h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    6:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    6511One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €25.

A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €563.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

Train takes on average 3h 29m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 150 miles (243 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Frankfurt am Main 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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