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Compare bus and train for Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €125.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€125 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €125.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around €125 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€56. The journey takes 5h 20m versus 4h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 PM 5h05 Bayreuth 2:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:30 PM 5h05 Bayreuth 2:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest

9:30 PM 5h05 Bayreuth 2:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:00 PM 7h45 Bayreuth 5:45 AM Freiburg im Breisgau €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €125.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
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