4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€26
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€57
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 51 m
Trains on Aug 29
34
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich 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 Zurich will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 34 trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
ECE 5+
TGV 92132:33 PM1h53Freiburg Hbf4:26 PMZurich HB€261One-way1 transfer- ICE 371 · IC 7793:04 PM1h56Freiburg Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB€261One-way1 transfer
- ICE 107 · IC 7814:06 PM1h54Freiburg Hbf6:00 PMZurich HB€261One-way1 transfer
- IC 60403 · IC 5595:28 AM1h58Freiburg Hbf7:26 AMZurich HB€271One-way1 transfer
- IC 604035:28 AM2h37Freiburg Hbf8:05 AMZurich HB€271One-way0 transfers
- ECE 15110:15 AM1h45Freiburg Hbf12:00 PMZurich HB€561One-way0 transfers
- ICE 71+TGV 921112:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf2:26 PMZurich HB€301One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
TGV 921112:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf2:26 PMZurich HB€731One-way1 transfer- ICE 73+TGV 92154:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB€731One-way1 transfer
- ECE 5+TGV 92132:33 PM1h53Freiburg Hbf4:26 PMZurich HB€261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 87 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€36 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 373 | Delayed 3:25 PM 5:04 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 373 | Delayed 3:25 PM 5:04 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
ICE 77+ S 1 · S 1 · S N1 | 12:34 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h29 | 3:03 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
 IC 60408 | 6:19 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h46 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 60408 · IC 561 | 6:19 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h07 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 275 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 275 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
17007+ S6+TGV 9203 | 9:18 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 11:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 151 | On time 10:15 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1h45 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17009+S6+IC 569 | 10:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h04 | 12:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 277 | On time 11:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 277 | On time 11:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5335+S6+IC 591 | 11:18 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 1:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · IC 773 | On time 12:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103+IC 773 | On time 12:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 71+TGV 9211 | On time 12:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 71+TGV 9211 | On time 12:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 1:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 1:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 17015+S6+IC 575 | 1:17 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h09 | 3:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 105 | On time 2:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 | On time 2:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 5+TGV 9213 | On time 2:33 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h53 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9213+ EC 5 | 2:33 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h53 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 3:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 371+IC 779 | On time 3:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 5337+S6+IC 579 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 4:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107+IC 781 | On time 4:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 73+TGV 9215 | 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 29
Aug 30
Aug 31
Sep 01
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
Sep 07
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Why should you book Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB | ICE, TGV, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB to find the best option for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich.
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, TGV, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, TGV, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Freiburg im Breisgau and Zurich from €7. 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.
ÖBB | ICE
TGV
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Most Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen. Use this guide to compare Freiburg im Breisgau and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Freiburg im Breisgau station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Getting to Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB train station facilities and services
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB.
Getting to Freiburg-Littenweiler from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg-Littenweiler is 3 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg-Littenweiler train station facilities and services
Freiburg-Littenweiler has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pizza Boxx, Heitzmann, Lindenmatte, La Playa Tapas Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. ATMs are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. Information desks are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg-Littenweiler. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg-Littenweiler: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg-Littenweiler: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg-Littenweiler.
Which Zurich station do trains from Freiburg im Breisgau arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Getting to Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord from Zurich city centre
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord train station facilities and services
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord.
Most popular train connections from Freiburg im Breisgau
More options for your journey from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Zurich and Freiburg im Breisgau
Most popular train connections to Zurich
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
