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Freiburg - Altefähr Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

39 trains operate daily from Freiburg to Altefähr. The train trip from Freiburg to Altefähr is usually about 12 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Distance493 mi (794 km)
Fastest train10h 22m
Lowest price€127.08
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Freiburg to Altefähr?

There are 3 train lines with service from Freiburg to Altefähr. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 32 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express212h 8m€156.75
Deutsche Bahn3212h 6m€147.40
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company514h 44m€127.08
  • 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 Altefähr start from €127, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Altefähr. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Freiburg leaves from Freiburg-Littenweiler and 4 other stations. And in Altefähr trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Freiburg to Altefähr train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Altefähr faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Freiburg to Altefähr. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Freiburg and Altefähr is approximately 493 miles, or 794 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Freiburg to Altefähr on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Freiburg 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 39 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 Altefähr 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-Zähringen

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Freiburg where you can board the train.

All train stations in Freiburg:

  • Freiburg-Zähringen

  • Freiburg-Wiehre

  • Freiburg-Littenweiler

  • Freiburg Messe/Universität

  • Freiburg West

  • Freiburg-St Georgen

Where is the train station in Altefähr?

Main arrival station: Train Station

Altefähr has one train station.

All train stations in Altefähr:

  • Train Station

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