How to get from Frankfurt to Freiburg
- 243 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 33m
- 53 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Freiburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 243 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
243 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 2h 33mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 122h 33m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 123h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Freiburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt central → Freiburgbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Frankfurt to Freiburg
FlixBus runs 53 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 53 | 00:05 | 23:45 |
| ÖBBtrain | 4 | 02:45 | 14:03 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:45
- 01:05
- 01:45
- 05:50
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 07:50
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 12:03
- 12:20
- 13:03
- 13:20
- 16:03
- 17:03
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:05
- 21:45
- 22:05
- 22:45
- 23:05
- 23:45
All departuresÖBB
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 04:32
- 14:03
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 Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Frankfurt to Freiburg
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Freiburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Freiburg, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Freiburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Freiburg?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Freiburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Freiburg?
53 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:45.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Freiburg?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 02:45 and the last at 14:03, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Freiburg?
4 a day with ÖBB, between 02:45 and 14:03.
How far is Freiburg from Frankfurt?
About 243 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Freiburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Freiburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026