How to travel from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 €32, while a flight costs an average of €103.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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Driving

€57

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€103

Average price

€70

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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30m

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6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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30m

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3h 9m

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1h 9m

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2h 0m

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5h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €57.

A bus is €71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €103.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 6h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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 1h 11m faster (3h 52m by train vs 5h 3m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€57 vs €70). 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 Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM8h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM8h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW762
    7:05 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:10 AMZurich Airport
    1241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 PM9h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:35 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM8h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:05 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM8h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:20 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9760
    6:55 AM1h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:00 AMZurich Airport
    1751One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1019
    2:50 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:00 PMZurich Airport
    2331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticLX1017
    9:50 AM1h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05 AMZurich Airport
    2331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €39.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €99.

A bus is €458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €497.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 7m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 228 miles (367 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Helvetic Airways to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Helvetic Airways.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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