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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m 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 | 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 Erfurt:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain9:21 AM4h46Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB2:07 PMErfurt Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain9:21 AM4h46Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB2:07 PMErfurt Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 100 · ICE 5907:55 PM4h32Freiburg Hbf12:27 AMErfurt Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixTrain1:21 PM4h46Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB6:07 PMErfurt Hbf$641One-way0 transfers
- ICE 274 · ICE 16596:55 PM4h47Freiburg Hbf11:42 PMErfurt Hbf$1001One-way1 transfer
- ICE 102 · ICE 5925:55 PM4h32Freiburg Hbf10:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erfurt costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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