How much does a train ticket cost from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Heidelberg to Freiburg start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

The average train journey time from Heidelberg to Freiburg is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 105 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Heidelberg to Freiburg route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

The earliest train from Heidelberg to Freiburg departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:25.

Which is the best train operator from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Heidelberg to Freiburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Heidelberg to Freiburg from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Heidelberg to Freiburg on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	20:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	14:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:12	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 49m	09:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	14:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + EuroCity Train	Train	13:03	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 51m	14:54	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Heidelberg to Freiburg on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	20:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	14:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:12	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 49m	09:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:15	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 46m	14:01	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + EuroCity Train	Train	13:03	Heidelberg Central Train Station	1h 51m	14:54	Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Freiburg. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

105 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £22	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £57	Average duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £16	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Heidelberg and Freiburg?

Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Freiburg

A
Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Bismarckallee 3, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heidelberg to Freiburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Heidelberg to Freiburg start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
The average train journey time from Heidelberg to Freiburg is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 105 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Heidelberg to Freiburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Freiburg departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:25.
Which is the best train operator from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Heidelberg to Freiburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Freiburg was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Heidelberg to Freiburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £101 for a train ticket from Heidelberg to Freiburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-14.