How to travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 BreisgauHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance754km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Hamburg 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 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 636km (395 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 10h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 754km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 50m
€115($115)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train3h 35m
€360($360)
hourly688km (428 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train3h 40m
€270($270)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€210($210)
hourly798km (496 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€310($310)
every 3 hours834km (518 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€150($150)
every 2 hours767km (477 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€40($40)
6 times a week790km (491 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand754km (468 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