How to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Freiburg im BreisgauHeidelberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn Regional+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance186km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Swiss Railways run train services between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1h 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 Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you take the train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 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 Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 186km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof + 1 similar
1h 45m
€46($46)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Train1h 55m
€12($12)
once daily185km (115 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
€12($12)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€31($31)
on demand186km (115 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