The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Freiburg im Breisgau on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 5 | On time 6:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h02 | 8:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 101 | On time 8:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h04 | 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 151 | On time 8:11 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h02 | 9:13 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 275 | On time 8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h02 | 10:01 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h08 | 5:33 PM Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Karlsruhe and Freiburg im Breisgau from €6. 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
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau

Passengers board the train most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
- Monday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Hubraum
- Vogel Hausbräu Durlach
- Asia Gourmet
- Borsalino
- Hotel Große Linde
- Zum Erwin
- Der Blaue Reiter
- 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
- Wolfsbau
- Eis Sensazioni
- XXL Kumpir
- Reiß-Beck
- Hotel Stadt Freiburg
- Pizza Boxx
- Heitzmann
- Lindenmatte
- La Playa Tapas Bar
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