Getting There and Away

Written by Celine Fournier, Elsa Holm, Felix Schmidt, Finn Weber, Sandrine Simon
16/09/2025
Afternoon view of the historic clock tower in Freiburg, Germany, showcasing medieval architecture.
Horst Dreisbach, Pexels

Freiburg im Breisgau is served by its central railway station, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, a significant hub for national and international train services. The city also features a central bus terminal located adjacent to the main train station. For air travel, the closest airport is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL/MLH), with major international connections available through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

By Air:

  • EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL/MLH):: This airport is approximately 51 km from Freiburg. A direct airport bus connects to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, with a journey time of about 60 minutes and costs typically ranging from €9 to €16.
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA):: Direct ICE (Intercity-Express) trains operate hourly from Frankfurt Airport's long-distance station to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The train journey takes about 2 hours to 2 hours 35 minutes. Advance tickets can start from around €18.47 to €30, but on-the-day purchases may be higher.
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH):: Trains from Zurich Airport connect to Freiburg via Basel, with frequent services taking approximately 2.5 hours.
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR):: Travel involves taking the S-Bahn to Stuttgart main station, then an ICE train to Freiburg, totaling around 3 hours.

By Train:

  • Freiburg Hauptbahnhof offers extensive national and international connections.
  • ICE Services:: Frequent high-speed trains connect Freiburg to major German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, and Frankfurt. To the south, services run to Basel, Zurich, and Interlaken Ost. A train from Frankfurt (Main) to Freiburg can take as little as 2 hours 7 minutes, with tickets starting from approximately $18.47 when booked in advance.
  • Regional Trains:: Local services, such as the Breisgau S-Bahn, connect Freiburg to surrounding towns and the Black Forest region.
  • Deutsche Bahn offers 'Sparpreis' tickets for travel, with one-way fares potentially starting from €21.50.

By Bus:

  • The central bus terminal at Bismarckallee 1a-3, near the main train station, serves numerous routes.
  • FlixBus provides extensive domestic connections to cities including Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. International routes also connect to places like Strasbourg, Paris, and Zurich.
  • A bus journey from Munich to Freiburg im Breisgau typically takes 4 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes, with tickets costing from €13 to €39. Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Freiburg take approximately 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes, with tickets from $18 to $25.

By Car:

  • Freiburg is situated on the A5 Autobahn, connecting it to Karlsruhe to the north and Basel to the south. The B31 (Ost) offers access through the Black Forest.
  • Car rental services are available from various companies such as Avis, Sixt, Enterprise, and Europcar.
  • Parking guidance systems and Park&Ride options are available to assist drivers.

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