The cheapest and fastest buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
38 m
Buses per day
9
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 $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 9 buses that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Basel on Wed, Nov 26, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 53 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 50 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel
Omio 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 €5.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h15 | 9:55 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h25 | 12:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h05 | 2:55 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h00 | 10:20 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 1h25 | 4:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel
Buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, 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 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel start from as low as $7 (€5) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $10 (€8) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 20 daily trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel with 20 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 0m but the average duration is 1h 0m
Train Operators
- Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, and Union Ivkoni - Unibus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- First train typically departs at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:50 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Freiburg im Breisgau to BaselYou can travel by bus between Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
Ourbus
BlaBlaCar
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Freiburg, ZOB, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Basel Minster, a Gothic cathedral known for its twin towers and stunning views of the Rhine River
- Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland's oldest public art collection featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Tinguely Fountain, a playful kinetic sculpture fountain created by artist Jean Tinguely
- Basel Zoo, a popular attraction with diverse animal species and conservation programs
- Rathaus Basel, a striking red sandstone town hall with a richly decorated facade and historical significance.
- Tinguely Museum, dedicated to the works of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, featuring kinetic sculptures
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour providing unique perspectives of Basel's architecture and landscapes
- Explore the Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and vibrant markets
- Visit the Fondation Beyeler, a renowned art museum with a collection of modern and tribal art
- Attend Art Basel, an international art fair showcasing contemporary artworks from around the world.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Basel
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café im Bahnhof (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- BackWerk (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 14, 27 Trains: S1, S2
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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