The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 32 trains that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Frankfurt am Main on Tue, May 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 3784:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf7:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain1:21 PM2h34Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB3:55 PMFrankfurt South station€241One-way0 transfers
ICE 721:27 PM2h13Freiburg Hbf3:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
ECE 43:27 PM2h13Freiburg Hbf5:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
ICE 765:27 AM2h13Freiburg Hbf7:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
ECE 4 · ICE 2243:27 PM2h11Freiburg Hbf5:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€361One-way1 transfer
ICE 72 · ICE 9161:27 PM2h11Freiburg Hbf3:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€401One-way1 transfer
ICE 6 · ICE 91811:27 AM2h11Freiburg Hbf1:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€701One-way1 transfer
ECE 8 · ICE 10127:27 AM2h11Freiburg Hbf9:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€561One-way1 transfer
ICE 76 · ICE 10145:27 AM2h11Freiburg Hbf7:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€401One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €349.
Distance: 243 km
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Live departures
Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17100 · 4702 · ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 4:48 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3h21 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
17100 · 4702 · ICE 204 | On time 4:48 AM Freiburg Hbf | 3h20 | 8:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376 · ICE 614 | On time 6:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376 | On time 6:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 7:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 · ICE 1020 | On time 7:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h39 | 10:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · ICE 612 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · ICE 610 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:21 PM Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 4h14 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 1:21 PM Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 2h34 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 · ICE 224 | On time 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h11 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 | On time 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 150 | 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h16 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 | On time 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 · ICE 512 | On time 6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 | On time 6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | On time 7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 510 | On time 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 | On time 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 · S6 · S8 | On time 9:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3h03 | 12:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 60409 | On time 9:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h29 | 12:25 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Freiburg im Breisgau and Frankfurt am Main from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
TGV
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Trenitalia EuroCity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Frankfurt am Main
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:30 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:30 - 20:00
- Cafe Einstein
- Pizzaria Picasso
- Babeuf
- Café Hermann
- Hotel Minerva
- Hotel Barbara
- Parkhotel Post
- Hotel Oberkirch
- Pizza Boxx
- Heitzmann
- Lindenmatte
- La Playa Tapas Bar
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
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