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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £520.
Distance: 223 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£50 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £520 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average £50.
A coach is £497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average £520.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 44m.
Coach takes on average 5h 50m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 17m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Freiburg im Breisgau from Mainz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Freiburg im Breisgau are Strasbourg, Colmar, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden and Offenburg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Freiburg im Breisgau on Omio.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Colmar is known for its colourful half-timbered houses, canals and distinctly Alsatian character. Its old centre, wine culture and the Unterlinden Museum give it a strong sense of place.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Baden-Baden is a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its thermal baths and elegant Belle Époque character. Historic bathhouses, the Kurhaus and the leafy Lichtentaler Allee give it a calm, cultured feel.
Offenburg is a compact Baden-Württemberg city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for wine, Baroque streets and democratic history. Its market square and relaxed centre give it a distinctly regional character.
Travel to Freiburg im Breisgau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average £50.
A coach is £497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average £520.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 44m.
Coach takes on average 5h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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