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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 AM11h10Essen4:25 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 AM11h10Essen4:25 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:00 AM10h45Essen12:45 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:50 PM11h05Essen3:55 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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