How to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 kr137. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 kr137, and a train costs an average of kr167.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of kr200.

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

A bus is kr215 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average kr415.

A bus is kr4289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average kr4488.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Flight takes on average 7h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of kr200.

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

A bus is kr215 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average kr415.

A bus is kr4289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average kr4488.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Flight takes on average 7h 18m.

The distance from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz 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, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Mainz 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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