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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $115 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $157 (€126).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
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How to get from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 PM10h10Erlangen6:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 PM10h10Erlangen6:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:25 PM8h05Erlangen1:30 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:45 AM11h35Erlangen11:20 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $115 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $157 (€126).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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