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Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:25 AM24h35Freiburg im Breisgau7:00 AMBielefeld$631One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM24h35Freiburg im Breisgau7:00 AMBielefeld$631One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM24h35Freiburg im Breisgau7:00 AMBielefeld$631One-way0 transfers
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5:25 AM24h35Freiburg im Breisgau6:00 AMBielefeld$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Bielefeld costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Bielefeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bielefeld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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