How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern

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Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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$43

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$90

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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30m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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1h 59m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is a bus with an average price of $18.

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

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern costing on average $43.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Bern including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 11m faster (1h 48m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly $47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 vs $90). 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 AM2h35
    Freiburg, ZOB
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 AM2h35
    Freiburg, ZOB
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 AM2h35
    Freiburg, ZOB
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM2h40
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM2h55
    Freiburg, ZOB
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Bern including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is a bus with an average price of $18.

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

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern costing on average $43.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is approximately 74 miles (120 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Bern as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bern by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.

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