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Trip Summary
You can pick from 211 daily train trips between Leverkusen and Freiburg. The average train journey from Leverkusen to Freiburg takes 5 hours and 1 minute, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 214 mi (344 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 25m |
| Lowest price | £22.53 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Leverkusen to Freiburg?
2 train services operate from Leverkusen to Freiburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 211 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 6h 32m | £22.53 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 211 | 5h 0m | £89.24 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Leverkusen to Freiburg start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 211 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Freiburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leverkusen leaves from Opladen and 4 other stations. And in Freiburg trains arrive at Freiburg-Zähringen and 5 other train stations.
From Leverkusen to Freiburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 0 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 3 hours and 25 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 701 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Freiburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Leverkusen and Freiburg is approximately 214 miles, or 344 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 25 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Leverkusen to Freiburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Leverkusen at 02:00 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 211 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 Leverkusen.
City Information
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the centre makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or coach, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
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 Leverkusen?
Main departure station: Opladen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Leverkusen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Leverkusen:
Opladen
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
Leverkusen-Schlebusch
Leverkusen Mitte
Leverkusen-Küppersteg
Where is the train station in Freiburg?
Main arrival station: Freiburg-Zähringen
There are more train stations and stops in Freiburg than most cities. Most trains from Leverkusen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Freiburg:
Train stations in Freiburg:
Freiburg-Zähringen
Freiburg West
Freiburg-Wiehre
Freiburg-St Georgen
Freiburg-Littenweiler
Freiburg Messe/Universität
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