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Compare bus, train, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$172 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels:
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels costing on average $172 (€141).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Flight takes on average 9h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h45Freiburg, ZOB6:15 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h45Freiburg, ZOB6:15 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX7885:15 PM1h20Zurich Airport6:35 PMBrussels Airport$4031One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 102 · ICE 3185:55 PM5h40Freiburg Hbf11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 106 · ICE 121:55 PM5h40Freiburg Hbf7:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1491One-way1 transfer
ECE 4 · ICE 103:27 PM6h08Freiburg Hbf9:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1491One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:21 AM10h04Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB7:25 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM10h20Freiburg, ZOB6:45 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM10h35Freiburg, ZOB6:00 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$381One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY89808:35 PM13h10Zurich Airport9:45 AMBrussels Airport$1921One-way1 transfer
VY6247 · VY89829:30 AM8h10Zurich Airport5:40 PMBrussels Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
VY6247 · VY89849:30 AM11h30Zurich Airport9:00 PMBrussels Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels:
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels costing on average $172 (€141).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Brussels costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Flight takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brussels by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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