How to travel from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Augsburg Hbf and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance426km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Augsburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn, agilis, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

EuroClub and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 6 times a week 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 Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 426km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
€295($295)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
€390($390)
every 3 hours501km (311 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train3h 50m
€250($250)
every 3 hours643km (400 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train3h 55m
€310($310)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€80($80)
once daily464km (288 miles)
Train via Ulm Hauptbahnhof5h 40m
€15($15)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€47($47)
6 times a week472km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€71($71)
on demand426km (265 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