How to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train and bus for Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 95, while a train costs an average of zł 279.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau

Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of zł 95.

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

A bus is zł 184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average zł 279.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bern 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 Bern 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 21m faster (1h 39m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly zł 69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 279 vs zł 347). 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 Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • KLR894внт
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  • KLR894внт
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  • Deutsche BahnIC 956 · ICE 202
    1 transfer

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  • Deutsche BahnIR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 841 · IC 696 · ICE 76
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2847 · S 3 · ICE 267
    2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau

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There are 2 options to travel between Bern and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of zł 95.

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

A bus is zł 184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average zł 279.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

The distance from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 74 miles (120 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern 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 Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Basel, Colmar, 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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