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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 45 trains that leave Zurich for Freiburg im Breisgau on Wed, Jul 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 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 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 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.
IR 1772 · IC 620 · ECE 41:29 PM1h55Zurich HB3:24 PMFreiburg Hbf€241One-way2 transfers- IR 2072 · ECE 41:10 PM2h14Zurich HB3:24 PMFreiburg Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
- IC 772 · ICE 27812:59 PM1h53Zurich HB2:52 PMFreiburg Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
- IC 776 · ICE 2762:59 PM1h53Zurich HB4:52 PMFreiburg Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1041:59 PM1h53Zurich HB3:52 PMFreiburg Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
- IC 558 · ICE 747:34 AM1h50Zurich HB9:24 AMFreiburg Hbf€361One-way1 transfer
IC 558+
ICE 747:34 AM1h50Zurich HB9:24 AMFreiburg Hbf€731One-way1 transfer
TGV 9226+ICE 703:34 PM1h50Zurich HB5:24 PMFreiburg Hbf€731One-way1 transfer- IC 578+ICE 25:34 PM1h50Zurich HB7:24 PMFreiburg Hbf€731One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2007:59 AM1h53Zurich HB9:52 AMFreiburg Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m 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
Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 758 · ICE 202 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 7:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 556+RE7 | 6:34 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 556 · 5330 | 6:34 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 8:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 TGV 9206+ICE 374 | On time 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TGV 9206+ICE 374 | On time 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 558 · ICE 74 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 9:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 558+ICE 74 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 9:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2062+ S6+17012 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 794 · ICE 372 | On time 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 794+ICE 372 | On time 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2064 · ICE 6 | On time 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 11:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2064+ICE 6 | On time 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 11:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 1764+IC 612+ICE 6 | On time 9:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 11:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 1764 · IC 612 · ICE 6 | On time 9:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 11:24 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:52 AM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 2066+S6+17016 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 370 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 12:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 370 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 12:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 2068+ICE 72 | On time 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2068 · ICE 72 | On time 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 1768+IC 616+ICE 72 | On time 11:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 1:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 1768 · IC 616 · ICE 72 | On time 11:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 1:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 770+ICE 106 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 1:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 770 · ICE 106 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 1:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2070+S6+17020 | 12:10 PM Zurich HB | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 772+ICE 278 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 2:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 772 · ICE 278 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 2:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2072+ EC 4 | 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 3:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2072 · ECE 4 | On time 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 3:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 1772+IC 620+EC 4 | 1:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 3:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IR 1772 · IC 620 · ECE 4 | On time 1:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 3:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 3:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 3:52 PM Freiburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 2074 · EC 5320 | On time 2:10 PM Zurich HB | 2h12 | 4:22 PM Freiburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IR 1774 · IC 622 · EC 5320 | On time 2:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 4:22 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Zurich and Freiburg im Breisgau 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.
TGV
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
SBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau
Most Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau trains use the Zürich HB to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Freiburg im Breisgau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Freiburg im Breisgau leave from?
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.
Which Freiburg im Breisgau station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
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-Zähringen from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg-Zähringen is 3 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg-Zähringen train station facilities and services
Freiburg-Zähringen 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: Eiscafe Nart, Pizzeria Etna, Cafe Reiß-Beck, Cafe Merigio
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg-Zähringen. ATMs are available at Freiburg-Zähringen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg-Zähringen. Information desks are available at Freiburg-Zähringen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg-Zähringen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg-Zähringen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg-Zähringen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg-Zähringen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Classic.
Most popular train connections from Zurich
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