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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 264 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. 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 DKK 264, while a train costs an average of DKK 722.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 722 Average price | DKK 264 Average price Cheapest | DKK 454 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen:
A bus is DKK 458 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen costing on average DKK 722.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around DKK 722 compared to roughly DKK 454 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 267. The journey takes 4h 32m versus 4h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 PM 8h41 Freiburg im Breisgau 11:01 PM Erlangen DKK 230 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:20 PM 8h41 Freiburg im Breisgau 11:01 PM Erlangen DKK 230 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 PM 8h41 Freiburg im Breisgau 11:01 PM Erlangen DKK 230 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen:
A bus is DKK 458 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Erlangen costing on average DKK 722.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
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