1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 26 m
Trains on 05 Sept
28
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 28 trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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 70 · S5
ICE 102 · ICE 129
5338 · 4700 · ICE 378+
24314
IC 60402 · 15492
ICE 104 · ICE 127
ICE 200 · ICE 690
ECE 150
ICE 376 · ICE 614 · ICE 11
ICE 374 · ICE 612 · ICE 13
ICE 372 · ICE 610 · ICE 15Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £459.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £459 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £31.
A coach is £441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £459.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
Flight takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 374 | On time 8:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 9:27 Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 11:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 9:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | On time 10:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 13:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 11:27 Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 11:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | On time 12:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 72 | On time 13:27 Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 13:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 278 | On time 14:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 17:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 15:27 Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 15:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 18:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 150 | 16:24 Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 18:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 16:24 Freiburg Hbf | 2h16 | 18:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 276 | On time 16:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 70 | Delayed 15:34 17:27Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 19:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 17:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
5338 · 4700 · ICE 378+ 24314 | 0:10 Freiburg Hbf | 7h19 | 7:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 204 · 4556 | On time 5:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h45 | 8:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · ICE 694 · S6 | On time 5:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h33 | 8:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 376 · ICE 614 · ICE 11 | On time 6:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h32 | 9:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 376 · 4513 | On time 6:55 Freiburg Hbf | 2h38 | 9:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 8 · S5 | On time 7:27 Freiburg Hbf | 2h36 | 10:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · ICE 121 | On time 7:54 Freiburg Hbf | 2h33 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. 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 03:27, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 3:27 |
Last train 22:07 |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.
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.
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