The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
45
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 €27.
Of the 45 trains that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Zurich on Fri, May 29, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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 1064 · IC 5877:32 PM1h54Freiburg Hbf9:26 PMZurich HB€271One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
TGV 921112:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf2:26 PMZurich HB€301One-way1 transfer
ECE 5+
TGV 92132:33 PM1h53Freiburg Hbf4:26 PMZurich HB€301One-way1 transfer
ICE 7+
TGV 92196:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf8:26 PMZurich HB€321One-way1 transfer
ICE 27711:04 AM1h56Freiburg Hbf1:00 PMZurich HB€361One-way0 transfers
ECE 15110:15 AM1h45Freiburg Hbf12:00 PMZurich HB€521One-way0 transfers
ICE 266+
IC 7919:12 PM1h48Freiburg Hbf11:00 PMZurich HB€721One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
TGV 921112:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf2:26 PMZurich HB€301One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
TGV 921112:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf2:26 PMZurich HB€721One-way1 transfer
ICE 73+
IC 5814:34 PM1h52Freiburg Hbf6:26 PMZurich HB€721One-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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 87 km
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€46 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m 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 |
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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, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273 | Delayed 6:04 AM 8:04 AMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 8:00 AM 8:00 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | Delayed 6:04 AM 8:04 AMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 8:00 AM 8:00 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 · IC 787 | Delayed 5:28 PM 7:04 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375+ IC 787 | Delayed 5:28 PM 7:04 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1064 · IC 587 | On time 7:32 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 9:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1064+ IC 587 | On time 7:32 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 9:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · IC 789 | Delayed 6:10 PM 8:06 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201+ IC 789 | Delayed 6:10 PM 8:06 PMFreiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 8:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 8:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 · IC 989 · IC 837 | On time 9:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h57 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 377 · IR 1991 | On time 9:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 11:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377+ IR 1991 | On time 9:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 11:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377+ IC 837 · IC 989 | On time 9:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h57 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
5341 · IR 2291 | 9:32 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 11:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE7 · IR 2291 | 9:32 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 11:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203+ IC 2345 · IC 839 | On time 10:07 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203 · IR 1993 | On time 10:07 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h17 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · IC 2345 · IC 839 | On time 10:07 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203+ IR 1993 | On time 10:07 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h17 | 12:24 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 | |
RE7+ IC 591 | 11:18 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 1:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
5335 · IC 591 | 11:18 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 1:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 795 | On time 12:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ IC 795 | 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 | 1:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 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 | |
EC 5+ TGV 9213 | 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 | |
RE7+ IC 579 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
5337 · IC 579 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 5:26 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 107 · IC 781 | On time 4:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ IC 581 | On time 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 5:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 373 | On time 5:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE7+ IC 583 | 5:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 7:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
5339 · IC 583 | 5:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h08 | 7:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 6:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 6:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h54 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | On time 6:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | On time 6:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h52 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375+ IC 787 | On time 7:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · IC 787 | On time 7:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 4 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 40m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, 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, ÖBB | InterCity, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, 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 €8. 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
ÖBB | InterCity
TGV
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich
- 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. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
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