How to travel from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The distance between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dortmund 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 Breisgau → Dortmund if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€265($265)
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Train
Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration4hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€115($115)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€27($27)
Drive
Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.
- Duration4hrs
- Distance484km (301 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, National Express, Nightjet, Dutch Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dortmund and Freiburg im Breisgau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 40m | €265($265) | hourly | 521km (323 miles) |
| Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 3h 55m | €255($255) | every 3 hours | 677km (420 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt, plane | 4h 50m | €435($440) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €335($335) | hourly | 619km (384 miles) |
| Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane and bus | 4h 25m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 675km (420 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | €115($115) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
| Train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof | 4h 35m | €100($100) | once daily | 524km (325 miles) |
| Train via Wuppertal-Oberbarmen | 7h 20m | €125($125) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €27($27) | twice daily | 525km (326 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €80($80) | on demand | 484km (301 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.
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau