- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich 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 Zurich will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 3 buses that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Zurich on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€53). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 2h25 | 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 2h50 | 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 2h30 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:44 PM |
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