How to Get from Basel to Freiburg
Basel to Freiburg is 52 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 35m by bus. The trip takes 36m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Basel to Freiburg by price and travel time (route calculated on 9 November 2026).
- 38 train departures a day with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- First train at 04:06, last at 23:53
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Freiburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 52 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
52 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Nov 10 | 36mdirect | See Train details |
| See train tickets on Omio | |||
| Bus | €4Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Nov 1036m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Our estimate, not a fare we saw35m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Freiburg: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Freiburgtrain
DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Basel to Freiburg
DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg runs 38 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:06 and the last at 23:53.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Regio AG Baden-Württembergtrain | 38 | 04:06 | 23:53 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 00:55 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCarbus | · | · | · |
| FlixTraintrain | · | · | · |
All departures DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- 04:06
- 05:37
- 06:11
- 06:33
- 07:17
- 07:51
- 08:50
- 09:18
- 09:58
- 10:44
- 11:18
- 11:58
- 12:18
- 12:30
- 12:32
- 13:18
- 13:58
- 14:18
- 14:50
- 15:18
- 15:58
- 16:18
- 16:32
- 17:18
- 17:58
- 18:18
- 18:32
- 19:18
- 19:58
- 20:50
- 20:56
- 21:16
- 21:18
- 21:58
- 22:16
- 22:18
- 22:57
- 23:53
All departures FlixBus
- 00:55
- 01:55
- 02:05
- 03:50
- 04:30
- 04:50
- 05:30
- 06:06
- 06:30
- 06:44
- 07:06
- 07:44
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 09:47
- 09:48
- 10:22
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 10:48
- 11:09
- 11:22
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 15:40
- 15:44
- 16:40
- 17:20
- 17:40
- 18:05
- 18:20
- 20:40
- 21:40
- 22:40
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival

Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, FlixBus.
How the Trip from Basel to Freiburg Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 9 November 2026. Start with a DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg train from Basel to Freiburg, about 1h. In total it's roughly €15 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
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Basel to Freiburg: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Freiburg?
Routavio's route check on 9 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Basel to Freiburg?
The first train with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg leaves at 04:06 and the last at 23:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Freiburg?
Routavio's timetable check shows 38 train departures a day with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, between 04:06 and 23:53.
When is the first bus from Basel to Freiburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 23:40, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Freiburg leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Freiburg from Basel?
About 52 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Freiburg cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €15. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Freiburg?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, FlixBus.
Can you get from Basel to Freiburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Freiburg?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to Next
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Nov 2026

