How to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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€57

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 11m faster (47m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly €44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €57). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau

How to get from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM1h05
    Basel, Bahnhof
    7:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM1h05
    Basel, Bahnhof
    7:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Freiburger Reisedienst0
    9:30 PM0h55
    Basel
    10:25 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM1h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    6:10 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 AM1h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:20 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM1h10
    Basel, Bahnhof
    11:50 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau

Travel to Freiburg im Breisgau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SBB, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Freiburger Reisedienst to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Strasbourg, Milan, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Freiburg im Breisgau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Freiburg im Breisgau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Freiburg im Breisgau, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit Seepark for leisure activities around a lake and Japanese garden, or explore the vibrant market at Münsterplatz for fresh produce and crafts. Take a guided walking tour of the historic old town, or relax at the Freiburg Botanical Garden. For breathtaking views, don't miss the Freiburg Minster with its Gothic architecture and 116-meter-high tower, or hike up Schlossberg. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Augustiner Museum's medieval and Baroque collections. Finally, explore Schwabentor, one of the city's remaining medieval gates, for a glimpse into Freiburg's history.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Freiburg im Breisgau, allowing you to enjoy its historic old town, the Black Forest, and local attractions like the Freiburg Minster.
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