How to travel from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $569.

Distance: 338 miles (544 km)

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Driving

$569

Average price

$134

Average price

$70

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Cheapest

$125

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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2h 0m

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7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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30m

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11h 29m

Average total duration

10h 59m

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30m

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7h 10m

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1.6 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $339 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $408 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 8m.

Bus takes on average 11h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $80 (€65) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 7h 38m versus 7h 10m 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.

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from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM12h06
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:05 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM12h06
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:05 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX919
    8:40 PM1h15
    Dresden Airport
    9:55 PMZurich Airport
    $4821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM11h15
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:45 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM11h45
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 AM14h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:20 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH63 · LH1190
    10:20 AM3h35
    Dresden Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $5221One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH67+SwissLH5740
    6:40 PM3h10
    Dresden Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    $5721One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH69+SwissLH5736
    6:05 AM3h40
    Dresden Airport
    9:45 AMZurich Airport
    $5721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $134 (€110).

A bus is $351 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $408 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

The distance from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 338 miles (544 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden 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 Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with Air Baltic to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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