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Trip Summary
You can pick from 159 daily train trips between Regensburg and Freiburg. The average train journey from Regensburg to Freiburg takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 5 hours and 41 minutes.
Distance | 207 mi (333 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 41m |
Lowest price | US$25.45 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Regensburg to Freiburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Regensburg to Freiburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 89 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 8 | 6h 26m | US$142.97 |
Deutsche Bahn | 89 | 7h 20m | US$129.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 74 | 6h 53m | US$133.43 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Regensburg to Freiburg start from US$112, and on average cost . Daily there are 74 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Freiburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Regensburg leaves from Regensburg-Burgweinting and 2 other stations. And in Freiburg trains arrive at Freiburg-Littenweiler and 7 other train stations.
From Regensburg to Freiburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Freiburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Regensburg and Freiburg is approximately 207 miles, or 333 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Regensburg to Freiburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Regensburg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 159 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Freiburg to Regensburg.
City Information
Regensburg
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Lying in the southwest of Germany along the Danube River, Regensburg is one of the most picturesque cities in the country, thanks to its well-preserved medieval city center. Regensburg is also one of the oldest towns in Germany, founded by the Romans in 179 AD.
To experience the city's ancient history, place the Old Town at the top of your itinerary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 1,000 monuments and relics dating to the Roman Empire, each surprisingly well-preserved. In the Middle Ages, the Old Town was a fast-growing merchant city that often received goods from China and India, and this transcontinental exchange influenced Regensburg’s culture and architecture.
In contrast to the city's extensive history, Regensburg also has a large student population. The students give the town a modern, laid-back feel, and the many contemporary bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops cater to this younger crowd and visitors alike.
Regensburg is also renowned for its coffee. Coffee-lovers will struggle to walk through the streets without landing in one of the many cafes, each offering a beverage as exciting as the last. Bring a spare bag to take home as much of the hand-crafted German coffee you can carry.
Regensburg is located close to Munich and Nuremberg's international airports. The central train station is also well-connected to the rest of the country and parts of Europe via ICE, IC, and EC trains. Bus carriers including FlixBus and Sindbad operate affordable ground travel to destinations like Prague, Krakow, and Vienna.
Freiburg
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Freiburg im Breisgau, commonly called Freiburg, is a large city in the Baden-Wurttemberg state in the south of Germany. Sitting on the edge of the Black Forest, this city is home to one of Germany's oldest universities and a large Gothic-style cathedral in its reconstructed medieval old town.
Freiburg Cathedral originated as a Romanesque Church in the 13th century and took a full 300 years to complete. This cathedral is one of the most popular attractions in the city, and it's easy to see why. Hundreds of figures have been carved into the sandstone facade with impossible detail, and entry is free to walk through the even more impressive interior.
The Münsterplatz is another must while visiting the city. Although nearly destroyed in World War II, this cobblestone pedestrian square has been restored to display its many historic monuments, including the bold, red Historical Merchants' Hall. Market stalls populate this central square every day except for Sundays.
One of the unique features of Freiburg is the shallow waterways that flow along grooves in the streets in the Old Town. These brooks, or bächle, used to supply the city with drinking water from the Dreisam River but today host kids' boat races or splashes on hot days. Legend says that if you accidentally step in one, you will marry a local, so watch your step—or don't!
Experience Germany's incomparable rail network on a train to Freiburg, arriving at the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. FlixBus and Sindbad also connect Freiburg to the rest of the country and several additional European cities like Zurich and Budapest.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Regensburg?
Main departure station: Regensburg-Prüfening
Regensburg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Freiburg.
All train stations in Regensburg:
Regensburg-Prüfening
Regensburg-Burgweinting
Train Station
Where is the train station in Freiburg?
Main arrival station: Freiburg-Littenweiler
There are more train stations and stops in Freiburg than most cities. Most trains from Regensburg will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Freiburg:
Train stations in Freiburg:
Freiburg-Littenweiler
Freiburg-Wiehre
Freiburg Klinikum
Freiburg Messe/Universität
Freiburg-Herdern
Freiburg-Zähringen
Freiburg-St Georgen
Freiburg West
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