How to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$47

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$18

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$35

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2h 16m

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1h 46m

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30m

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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2h 11m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau 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 25m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 2h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $35 (€28) 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.

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.

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from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471
    5:34 AM1h46
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:20 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471
    5:34 AM1h46
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:20 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:59 PM1h38
    Heidelberg Hbf
    4:37 PMFreiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60403
    2:12 AM3h14
    Heidelberg Hbf
    5:26 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $91One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn15963 · ICE 273
    6:10 AM1h51
    Heidelberg Hbf
    8:01 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn15961 · ICE 271
    5:10 AM1h51
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:01 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM2h35
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    2:45 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM2h45
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    12:45 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM2h40
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Basel, Strasbourg, Milan. 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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