Budapest to Freiburg by train
Freiburg lies 838 km (520 mi) west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Germany rail, over roughly 1,022 km (635 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station, Freiburg Güterbahnhof, Freiburg-Wiehre railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Freiburg
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Freiburg
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Staying in Freiburg
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Common questions
How far is Freiburg from Budapest?
838 km (520 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,022 km (635 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Freiburg by train?
About 8 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Freiburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Freiburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.