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Trip Summary

On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Basel to Freiburg. The train trip from Basel to Freiburg is usually about 33 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 31 minutes.

Distance33 mi (52 km)
Fastest train0h 31m
Lowest priceUS$3.23
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceFlixTrain
Train lines1

What is the price of a train ticket from Basel to Freiburg?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Basel to Freiburg was US$3.70. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Freiburg if you book your train tickets at least 10 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra US$1.73.

Monthly average prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during December. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Basel to Freiburg, with the average price at just US$19. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in February, when the average price goes up to US$25. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Basel to Freiburg?

FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Basel to Freiburg. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixTrain10h 34mUS$4.26
  • Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Freiburg from Basel. The train usually departs from Badischer Schwarzwaldallee in Basel and arrives at Südbadenbus in Freiburg after about 0 hours and 34 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Basel and Freiburg is approximately 33 miles, or 52 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 31 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Freiburg.

Trains departing from Basel to Freiburg tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Basel at 08:00 and arrives in Freiburg within the hour.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Freiburg with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Freiburg to Basel.

City Information

Basel

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Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometer, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.

Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.

Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.

Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travelers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European bus services stop in the city.

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 Basel?

Main departure station: Badischer Schwarzwaldallee

There is one train station in Basel.

All train stations in Basel:

  • Badischer Schwarzwaldallee

Where is the train station in Freiburg?

Main arrival station: Südbadenbus

Freiburg has one train station.

Train stations in Freiburg:

  • Südbadenbus

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