How to get from Basel Airport to Freiburg

While there is no direct Basel Airport to Freiburg train, you can get a fast train from Basel train station. Getting from the airport to the train station takes 15 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by bus (no. 50). 

Once you get to Basel train station (also known as Basel SBB), you can get a fast train to Freiburg that takes just 40 minutes. Trains run roughly every hour from 06:00 to 23:00 on weekdays. Train services end between 21:00 and 22:00 on weekends depending on the service you catch.

The 50 bus from Basel Airport to the train station costs €4.70 per person. 
The train from Basel SBB to Freiburg costs €28.50 per person. 
Therefore, you can expect to spend €33.20 per person end to end, plus taxi fare if needed from the train stop to your accommodation.

Taking a train is the least convenient way of travelling from Basel Airport to Freiburg. You’d have to travel to Basel train station first to catch your train which can be tiring and cumbersome with heavy luggage. That said, once you catch the correct train, the journey is fast and comfortable. Keep in mind the need to navigate from the train station stop in Freiburg to your final destination. For these reasons, booking a taxi with Welcome Pickups is the most convenient direct transport option.