1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 13 m
Trains on 05 Sept
32
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 32 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
S4 · IC 60408
S4 · IC 60471
S4 · ICE 273
S5 · ICE 273
S4 · ICE 273
ICE 277
ECE 151
ICE 275
ICE 597 · ICE 107
ICE 691 · ICE 201Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £380.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £380 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average £32.
A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf costing on average £380.
Other travel options to Freiburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 49m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £36). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 371 | Delayed 11:49 12:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 13:50 13:50Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | Delayed 13:25 13:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 16:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 73 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 16:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 | Delayed 13:49 14:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 15:50 15:50Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | Delayed 13:56 15:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 18:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 2839 · ICE 109 | Delayed 13:56 15:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 18:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 7 | Delayed 14:24 16:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 18:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | Delayed 15:01 16:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 19:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 17:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 20:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 75 | On time 18:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 20:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 21:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 693 · ICE 203 | On time 19:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 22:04 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 9 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 22:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 379 | On time 20:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 23:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
15573 · IC 60403 | Delayed 1:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h33 | 3:26 3:26Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 | Delayed 2:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h09 | 3:26 3:26Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S4 · IC 60408 | Delayed 3:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 4:39 4:39Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · IC 60471 | Delayed 4:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h13 | 5:20 5:20Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · ICE 273 | Delayed 5:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h41 | 6:01 6:01Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · ICE 273 | Delayed 5:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h56 | 6:01 6:01Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 273 | Delayed 5:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h21 | 6:01 6:01Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 275 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 9:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 220 · ICE 101 | On time 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 10:05 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 151 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 10:13 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 11:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 128 · ICE 103 | On time 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 12:05 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · ICE 71 | On time 9:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 12:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4611 · ICE 279 | On time 10:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h26 | 13:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 126 · ICE 105 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 14:05 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S4 · ECE 5 | On time 11:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 14:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4615 · ICE 371 | On time 12:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h26 | 15:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 0:45 |
Last train 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Freiburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Freiburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
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