1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 29 m
Trains on 05 Sept
20
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 20 trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 640 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 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.
IC 60402 · ICE 698
ICE 72 · ICE 943
ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504
ICE 106 · ICE 596
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506
ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600
ICE 200 · ICE 690Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 640 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price | £107 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin costing on average £76.
A coach is £75 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin costing on average £117.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Coach takes on average 10h 2m.
The journey is about 21m faster (7h 3m by train vs 7h 24m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£76 vs £107). 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | Delayed 22:07 0:07Freiburg Hbf | 7h59 | 6:06 6:06Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 376 | Delayed 4:56 6:55Freiburg Hbf | 6h39 | 13:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 8 · ICE 847 | On time 7:27 Freiburg Hbf | 6h45 | 14:12 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 7:54 Freiburg Hbf | 6h36 | 14:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 7:54 Freiburg Hbf | 6h28 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:55 Freiburg Hbf | 6h39 | 15:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:21 Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 6h32 | 15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:21 Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 6h39 | 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:21 Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 7h08 | 16:29 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 9:27 Freiburg Hbf | 6h34 | 16:01 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 9:55 Freiburg Hbf | 6h35 | 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 9:55 Freiburg Hbf | 6h27 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
5338 · 4700 · ICE 378 | On time 0:10 Freiburg Hbf | 11h24 | 11:34 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 Freiburg, ZOB | 11h23 | 15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 Freiburg, ZOB | 11h30 | 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 5:55 Freiburg Hbf | 6h36 | 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 6:20 Freiburg, ZOB | 11h58 | 18:18 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:20 Freiburg, ZOB | 10h09 | 16:29 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
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Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 640 km distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 640 km |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Freiburg im Breisgau to Berlin trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Freiburg im Breisgau and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB.
Freiburg Klinikum is 1 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg Klinikum 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, Babeuf, Paradies, Café Melange
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg Klinikum. ATMs are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg Klinikum. Information desks are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg Klinikum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg Klinikum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg Klinikum: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Stadt Freiburg.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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