There are 4 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim by trains
The train journey time between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mannheim is around 1h 30m and covers a distance of around 191 km. The fastest train normally takes 1h 25m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity, the Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train service departs from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf and arrives in Mannheim Hbf. Typically 190 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train schedules
Trains departing Saturday, June 12, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, June 13, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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Last updated: 8 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to rideshare which costs 9€ - 16€ and takes 2h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to train which costs 35€ - 75€ and takes 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Freiburg and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
It is 172 km from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim. It is approximately 200.1 km to drive.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs 35€ - 75€.
The train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs 35€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 50€ and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 172 km
- Duration: 1h 28m
What companies run services between Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and Mannheim, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf hourly. Tickets cost 35€ - 55€ and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Freiburg to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost 12€ - 15€ and the journey takes 2h 50m. Autokar Polska also services this route 3 times a week.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 100€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Freiburg to Mannheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Freiburg to Mannheim ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 16€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is 200 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim.
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