Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€40 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Mainz 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 Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau.

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $20 (€16).
A train is $760 (€605) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $777 (€618).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 22h 45m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet.
Travelling from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


