How to travel from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Freiburg im BreisgauBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance805km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (397 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 6h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Freiburg im Breisgau is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau. Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) and Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Berlin to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3hrs
€165($165)
hourly789km (490 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train4h 15m
€245($245)
every 3 hours848km (527 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€230($230)
hourly777km (483 miles)
Fly to Munich (MUC), train6h 50m
€300($300)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€160($160)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€40($40)
6 times a week810km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€135($135)
on demand805km (500 miles)

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Airports near Freiburg im Breisgau

The following major airports near Freiburg im Breisgau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau