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.
FlixBus7:10 AM5h35Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)12:45 PMFreiburg, ZOBkr1511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:10 AM5h35Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)12:45 PMFreiburg, ZOBkr1511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2348 · ICE 2778:42 AM2h19Mainz Hbf11:01 AMFreiburg Hbfkr2871One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2040 · ICE 27910:42 AM2h19Mainz Hbf1:01 PMFreiburg Hbfkr3181One-way1 transfer
4491 · ICE 1039:13 AM2h50Mainz Hbf12:03 PMFreiburg Hbfkr3821One-way1 transfer
4493 · ICE 10511:17 AM2h46Mainz Hbf2:03 PMFreiburg Hbfkr4461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM7h00Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOBkr2231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM6h25Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)4:55 AMFreiburg, ZOBkr2271One-way1 transfer
BA907 · BA7642:40 PM8h10Frankfurt am Main Airport10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr31081One-way1 transfer
BA903 · BA76210:40 AM8h15Frankfurt am Main Airport6:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr34111One-way1 transfer
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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr415 Average price | kr200 Average price Cheapest | kr325 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 7h 18m.
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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.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 7h 18m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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