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Freiburg - Leiden Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 106 daily train trips between Freiburg and Leiden. The average train journey from Freiburg to Leiden takes 8 hours and 47 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Distance323 mi (521 km)
Fastest train7h 22m
Lowest price€38.23
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Freiburg to Leiden?

There are 3 train lines with service from Freiburg to Leiden. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 90 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express18h 7m€131.03
Deutsche Bahn908h 45m€120.87
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company178h 58m€113.96
  • 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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Freiburg to Leiden start from €38, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leiden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Freiburg leaves from Freiburg-Littenweiler and 4 other stations. And in Leiden trains arrive at De Vink and one other train station.

    From Freiburg to Leiden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leiden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Freiburg and Leiden is approximately 323 miles, or 521 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 22 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.

Trains from Freiburg to Leiden are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Freiburg at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 106 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 Leiden to Freiburg.

City Information

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 Freiburg?

Main departure station: Freiburg-Littenweiler

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Freiburg where you can board the train.

All train stations in Freiburg:

  • Freiburg-Littenweiler

  • Freiburg-Wiehre

  • Freiburg-Zähringen

  • Freiburg-St Georgen

  • Freiburg West

Where is the train station in Leiden?

Main arrival station: De Vink

Leiden receives travelers from Freiburg at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Leiden:

  • De Vink

  • Leiden Lammenschans

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