The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 48 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Freiburg im Breisgau every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
ICE 7722:202h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0:39Freiburg Hbf£151One-way0 changes
ICE 205 · ICE 7721:512h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0:39Freiburg Hbf£161One-way1 change
ICE 693 · ICE 20319:502h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf22:04Freiburg Hbf£161One-way1 change
ICE 37920:502h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:01Freiburg Hbf£161One-way0 changes
ICE 20319:512h13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station22:04Freiburg Hbf£221One-way0 changes
ICE 915 · ICE 7110:222h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:31Freiburg Hbf£631One-way1 change
ICE 919 · ICE 7314:222h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:31Freiburg Hbf£511One-way1 change
ICE 1011 · ICE 716:222h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station18:31Freiburg Hbf£541One-way1 change
ICE 1013 · ICE 7518:222h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station20:31Freiburg Hbf£361One-way1 change
ICE 1015 · ECE 920:222h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station22:31Freiburg Hbf£221One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £270.
Distance: 243 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 | Delayed 0:06 2:06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h20 | 3:25 3:25Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60403 | Delayed 0:45 2:45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h41 | 3:25 3:25Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60408 | Delayed 1:41 3:41Frankfurt South station | 2h36 | 4:16 4:16Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 | Delayed 3:50 5:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 6:01 6:01Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 693 · ICE 203 | Delayed 19:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 20:24 20:24Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 203 | Delayed 18:27 19:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h13 | 20:24 20:24Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 9 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 22:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 22:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 379 | 20:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 23:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 23:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 205 · ICE 77 | Delayed 20:46 21:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h01 | 0:52 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 77 | Delayed 20:23 22:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h32 | 0:52 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 677 · 17033 · 17001 | On time 22:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h32 | 5:22 Freiburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 617 · ICE 677 · 17033 · 17001 | 22:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h31 | 5:22 Freiburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Wednesday 10 June | |||||
ICE 275 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 9:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 9:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101 | On time 7:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 10:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | On time 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 10:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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 513 · ICE 277 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 11:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 | On time 9:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 12:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 103 | On time 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 12:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 71 | On time 10:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 12:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 12:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 13:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 13:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 11:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 14:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 14:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 5 | On time 12:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 14:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 12:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 14:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 371 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 15:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 15:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 13:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 16:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | On time 13:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 16:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 73 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 16:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 16:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 373 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 17:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 14:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 17:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 15:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 18:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 109 | On time 15:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 18:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 7 | On time 16:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 18:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 18:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 375 | On time 16:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 19:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 | On time 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 19:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1064+ TGV 9560 | Delayed 16:24 16:55Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h35 | 19:30 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 17:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 20:03 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 201 | On time 17:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h12 | 20:03 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 75 | On time 18:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 20:31 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 20:31 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 377 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 21:01 Freiburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 | On time 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 21:01 Freiburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Freiburg im Breisgau from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
TGV
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg im Breisgau 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 im Breisgau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Freiburg im Breisgau
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:30 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:30 - 20:00
- Cafe Einstein
- Pizzaria Picasso
- Babeuf
- Café Hermann
- Hotel Minerva
- Hotel Barbara
- Parkhotel Post
- Hotel Oberkirch
- Pizza Boxx
- Heitzmann
- Lindenmatte
- La Playa Tapas Bar
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