How to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau

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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 €25. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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€126

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€34

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€57

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5h 16m

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4h 46m

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5h 58m

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5h 28m

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4h 18m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €34.

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

A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €126.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.

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from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBus
    12:45 PM12h45
    Erlangen
    1:30 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:45 PM12h45
    Erlangen
    1:30 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:25 PM9h10
    Erlangen
    1:35 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    6:55 PM10h10
    Erlangen
    5:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erlangen and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €34.

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

A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €126.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erlangen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen 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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