How to travel from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marburg 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 BreisgauMarburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Swiss Railways run train services between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Marburg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€380($380)
every 3 hours556km (346 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3hrs
€280($280)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€60($60)
every 3 hours364km (226 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€22($22)
5 times a week410km (255 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€59($59)
on demand353km (219 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