How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €107.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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€64

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€31

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€107

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€72

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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7h 1m

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6h 31m

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1h 20m

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5h 8m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Helvetic Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €31.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf costing on average €64.

A bus is €76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 27m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 11m faster (3h 57m by train vs 5h 8m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€64 vs €72). 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 Düsseldorf

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM8h25
    Freiburg, ZOB
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM8h25
    Freiburg, ZOB
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW763
    8:50 AM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    1601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM9h30
    Freiburg, ZOB
    2:00 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM13h55
    Freiburg, ZOB
    10:00 AMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM7h40
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:05 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9761
    8:40 AM1h15
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 AMDusseldorf Airport
    1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY1898
    2:25 PM5h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:10 PMDusseldorf Airport
    2091One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1948 · KL1805
    6:25 PM4h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    2161One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €31.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf costing on average €64.

A bus is €76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 27m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is approximately 228 miles (367 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 10 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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