How to travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $185.

Distance: 252 miles (406 km)

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$131

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$46

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$185

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$120

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5h 28m

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Fastest

4h 58m

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8h 20m

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7h 50m

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6h 5m

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4h 5m

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5h 37m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $63.

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

A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $144.

A bus is $473 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $536.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 59m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 52m sooner (2h 45m by flight vs 5h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $536 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX789
    7:40 PM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    8:55 PMZurich Airport
    $6371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 2513 · 17117
    6:23 AM6h33
    Brussels-Midi
    12:56 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 522 · R 5005 · 26809 · ICE 513
    12:20 AM10h54
    Brussels-Midi
    11:14 AMFreiburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM10h35
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    9:30 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM10h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    10:10 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM8h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    4:10 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1706 · KL1927
    3:10 PM7h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:25 PMZurich Airport
    $3541One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1700 · KL1923
    6:20 AM10h25
    Brussels Airport
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $3541One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1704 · KL1923
    10:25 AM6h20
    Brussels Airport
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $3571One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $144.

A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $185.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 5m.

Bus takes on average 8h 20m.

The distance from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 252 miles (406 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Basel, Strasbourg, Milan. 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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