How to get from Freiburg to Basel
- 52 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h
- 40 train departures a day with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Train
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Freiburg to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 52 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Fri, Sep 25.
52 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 33mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Oct 31h · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 333m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Freiburg to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Freiburg → Baseltrain
DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Freiburg to Basel
DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:27 and the last at 23:42.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Regio AG Baden-Württembergtrain | 40 | 00:27 | 23:42 |
| FlixBusbus | 34 | 00:30 | 23:44 |
All departuresDB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- 00:27
- 04:29
- 04:59
- 05:28
- 05:32
- 05:59
- 06:19
- 06:27
- 06:46
- 07:16
- 07:42
- 08:43
- 09:18
- 09:42
- 10:22
- 11:18
- 11:42
- 12:18
- 12:42
- 13:17
- 13:42
- 14:18
- 14:42
- 15:18
- 15:42
- 16:18
- 16:39
- 16:42
- 17:18
- 17:42
- 18:18
- 18:42
- 19:18
- 19:42
- 20:18
- 21:32
- 21:42
- 22:18
- 22:42
- 23:42
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:40
- 01:40
- 01:45
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 05:15
- 05:50
- 06:15
- 07:40
- 08:40
- 08:45
- 09:40
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 12:50
- 13:50
- 14:20
- 14:39
- 14:50
- 15:20
- 15:39
- 18:38
- 19:38
- 20:20
- 21:20
- 21:44
- 22:20
- 22:44
- 23:30
- 23:44
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Freiburg to Basel works
Start with a DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg train from Freiburg to Basel, about 1h. In total it's roughly €15 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Freiburg to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Freiburg to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 1h by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Freiburg to Basel?
The first train with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg leaves at 00:27 and the last at 23:42, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Freiburg to Basel?
40 a day with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, between 00:27 and 23:42.
When is the first bus from Freiburg to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:44, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Freiburg to Basel?
34 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:44.
How far is Basel from Freiburg?
About 52 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Freiburg to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Freiburg to Basel?
On this route you travel with DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, FlixBus.
Can you get from Freiburg to Basel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Freiburg to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026