How to get from Basel to Freiburg
- 52 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 39m
- 32 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
1 transfer
Train
€34
Cheapest
2h 39m
1 transfer
Train
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Freiburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 39m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 52 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
52 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Sep 2535m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Freiburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Colmartrain
SNCF·43m - 2Colmar → FreiburgtrainDB/SNCF via Müllheim·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Basel to Freiburg
FlixBus runs 32 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 00:55 | 23:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFBasel-ColmarBook →DB/SNCF via MüllheimColmar-FreiburgBook →
FlixBusCanton of Basel-Stadt-FreiburgBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, DB/SNCF via Müllheim, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Freiburg works
Start with a SNCF train from Basel to Colmar, about 43 min. Transfer in Colmar and continue by DB/SNCF via Müllheim train on to Freiburg (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €30 over 2h 39m, 1 transfer.
Basel to Freiburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Freiburg?
The most useful route takes about 2h 39m by train, 1 transfer.
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.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Freiburg?
32 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Freiburg leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Basel to Freiburg?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Freiburg?
On this route you travel with SNCF, DB/SNCF via Müllheim, FlixBus.
Can you get from Basel to Freiburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Freiburg?
Usually 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.
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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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF, DB/SNCF via Müllheim
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026