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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 7 buses that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Basel on Wed, May 27, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (57m by bus vs 58m by car) and save roughly $59 (€48) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $69 (€56)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:45 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h25 | 5:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h35 | 7:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h05 | 10:45 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h25 | 1:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h05 | 3:55 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h00 | 11:20 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:40 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h10 | 3:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel run on average 16 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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