How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva

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Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 147 miles (238 km)

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$69

Average price

$30

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$123

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 5m

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3h 35m

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30m

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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3h 42m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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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 Geneva is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Geneva including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva among Omio's users.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM6h15
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM6h15
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 275 · IR 1862 · IC 516 · IR 1816
    9:04 AM3h51
    Freiburg Hbf
    12:55 PMGeneva station
    $441One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408 · IC 1612 · IC 708
    6:19 AM4h06
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:25 AMGeneva station
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 275 · IC 1618 · IC 714
    9:04 AM4h21
    Freiburg Hbf
    1:25 PMGeneva station
    $441One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · IC 1614 · IC 710
    7:23 AM4h02
    Freiburg Hbf
    11:25 AMGeneva station
    $461One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 AM5h20
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM5h05
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:50 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 4 · ICE 224+SwissLX1087
    3:27 PM6h58
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $8091One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 106+SwissLX1087
    1:55 PM8h30
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $8091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 72 · ICE 916+SwissLX1087
    1:27 PM8h58
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $8091One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Geneva.

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There are 2 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Geneva including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva is approximately 147 miles (238 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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