How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen 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 SiegenFreiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Siegen Koblenzer Straße.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Siegen.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siegburg Bf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Siegen. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Siegen. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m 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 Siegen. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf and then to Siegen Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Siegen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Siegen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Siegen. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Siegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 35m
€335($335)
hourly577km (358 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 1 similar
3h 50m
€60($60)
every 3 hours406km (252 miles)
Train3h 55m
€100($100)
every 3 hours476km (296 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€27($27)
once daily409km (254 miles)
Bus to Siegen Koblenzer Straße5h 55m
€24($24)
once daily424km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€65($65)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Siegen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Siegen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Siegen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Siegen