Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£113

Fastest journey

6 h 52 m

Average duration

6 h 57 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

636 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg 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 Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 39 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Freiburg Hbf every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 636 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 52 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · IC 60403
    19:289h58
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:26Freiburg Hbf
    £271One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 911 · ICE 275
    22:4510h16
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:01Freiburg Hbf
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 619 · IC 60403
    19:459h41
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:26Freiburg Hbf
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471
    22:109h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:20Freiburg Hbf
    £511One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 275
    22:4510h16
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:01Freiburg Hbf
    £631One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £39.

Distance: 636 km

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£82

Average Price

£40

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Cheapest

£102

Average Price

8h 30m

Average total duration

8h 0m

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Additional time*

9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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Live departures

Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 693 · ICE 203
On time
14:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h35
22:04 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 203
On time
14:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h19
22:04 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnECE 9
On time
15:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
22:31 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 37915:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h16
23:01 Freiburg Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1021 · ICE 615 · ICE 379
On time
16:09 Hamburg Hbf
6h52
23:01 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 77
On time
17:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h01
0:30 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 617 · ICE 677 · 17033 · 1700117:45 Hamburg Hbf
11h37
5:22 Freiburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 79 · IC 60403
On time
19:28 Hamburg Hbf
9h58
5:26 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 619 · IC 60403
On time
19:45 Hamburg Hbf
9h41
5:26 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 60471
On time
22:11 Hamburg Hbf
9h09
7:20 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 101
On time
22:45 Hamburg Hbf
11h18
10:03 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 275
On time
22:45 Hamburg Hbf
10h16
9:01 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 911 · ICE 275
On time
22:45 Hamburg Hbf
10h16
9:01 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 1923 · ICE 511 · ICE 275
On time
22:45 Hamburg Hbf
10h16
9:01 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Wednesday 15 July
Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 2557
Delayed
1:37 3:25Hamburg Hbf
7h36
11:01 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 2513 · ICE 103
On time
4:27 Hamburg Hbf
7h36
12:03 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1034:41 Hamburg Hbf
7h22
12:03 Freiburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 581 · ICE 71
On time
5:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h30
12:31 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279
On time
5:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h16
13:01 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 783 · 4155 · ICE 279
On time
6:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h00
13:01 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 105
On time
6:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h18
14:03 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 583 · 4517 · ICE 595 · ICE 105
On time
7:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
14:03 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnECE 5
On time
7:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
14:31 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 517 · ICE 371
On time
7:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h16
15:01 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 785 · 4157 · ICE 371
On time
8:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h00
15:01 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2517 · ICE 107
On time
8:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h34
16:03 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 107
On time
8:42 Hamburg Hbf
7h21
16:03 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 585 · 4521 · ICE 597 · ICE 107
On time
9:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
16:03 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 73
On time
9:28 Hamburg Hbf
7h03
16:31 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 109
On time
10:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h18
18:03 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 587 · 4525 · ICE 599 · ICE 109
On time
11:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
18:03 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 7
On time
11:29 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
18:31 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 611 · ICE 375
On time
11:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h16
19:01 Freiburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 611 · ICE 375
On time
12:09 Hamburg Hbf
6h52
19:01 Freiburg Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 201
On time
12:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h18
20:03 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 589 · 4529 · ICE 691 · ICE 201
On time
13:01 Hamburg Hbf
7h02
20:03 Freiburg Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 75
On time
13:28 Hamburg Hbf
7h03
20:31 Freiburg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 613 · ICE 377
On time
13:45 Hamburg Hbf
7h16
21:01 Freiburg Hbf
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf

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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 636 km distance in 6h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
636 km
Average train duration
8h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
6h 2m
First train
2:00
Last train
21:45
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Freiburg Hbf from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 2m
Cheapest Price
£25
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 18m
Cheapest Price
£32
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 9m
Cheapest Price
£170
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 2m
Cheapest Price
£94
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £82.
The train journey from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf covers a distance of 636 km and takes approximately 6h 2m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is 636 km.
The first train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf leaves at 2:00.
The last train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf departs at 21:45.
Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Hamburg Hbf and Freiburg Hbf. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf is by train, costing approximately £25.
Booking trains from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf is quite scenic, offering views of the rolling hills of Lower Saxony, the picturesque landscapes of Hesse, and the beautiful Black Forest region as you approach Freiburg.
A day trip from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf is not feasible due to the journey's duration of 6h 2m. However, there are 7 trains available per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg Hbf and Freiburg Hbf

Most Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg Hbf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Freiburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hamburg
Arrival train stations in Freiburg im Breisgau
Hamburg HbfHachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre

Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S3, S1 · 2m · £3 · every ~44 min
BusX35, 16, 606, 17, 6 · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
SubwayU4, U2 · 1m · £2 · every ~33 min

Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Hamburg 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 and drink

Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.

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