How to travel from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mainz Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, FlixTrain and Swiss Railways run train services between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hofheim am Taunus Bahnhof and Frankfurt. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€72($72)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 20m
€285($285)
hourly390km (243 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€385($385)
every 3 hours484km (301 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€17($17)
4 times a day322km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€47($47)
on demand280km (174 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