How to travel from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Darmstadt 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 BreisgauDarmstadt if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)

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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Czech Railways and Swiss Railways run train services between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Darmstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
€275($275)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Plane and Train3h 5m
€380($380)
every 3 hours477km (297 miles)
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof + 1 similar
2h 15m
€57($57)
hourly251km (156 miles)
Train2h 35m
€16($16)
once daily244km (152 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€18($18)
every 20 mins295km (183 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€40($40)
on demand237km (147 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