How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Marienplatz.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
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Train

Take the train to München Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and DB ZugBus RAB GmbH run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Onebus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Marienplatz. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Munich

Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€420($420)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, plane3h 55m
€320($320)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 45m
€295($295)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€90($90)
once daily450km (280 miles)
Train via Donaueschingen Bahnhof5h 45m
€42($42)
hourly386km (240 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€20($20)
every 4 hours347km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€68($68)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich