How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $603.

Distance: 397 miles (639 km)

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Driving

$131

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$603

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$74

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Cheapest

$135

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

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30m

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4h 39m

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2h 39m

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2h 0m

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12h 46m

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12h 16m

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7h 52m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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KLM

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

Compare ways to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg

Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $74.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $131.

A bus is $530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $603.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 12h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Hamburg 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 Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 0m faster (6h 52m by train vs 7h 52m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($131 vs $135). 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 Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 72
    1:27 PM6h02
    Freiburg Hbf
    7:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 72
    1:27 PM6h02
    Freiburg Hbf
    7:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GetJet AirlinesEW7761
    9:15 AM1h25
    Zurich Airport
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    $2491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 4
    3:27 PM6h02
    Freiburg Hbf
    9:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 150 · ICE 574
    4:24 PM6h05
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:21 PM9h00
    Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB
    10:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 AM16h25
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM10h45
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:25 AM12h30
    Freiburg, ZOB
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21183
    7:20 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1926 · KL1751
    7:10 PM12h45
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1924 · KL1751
    5:30 PM14h25
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $74.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $131.

A bus is $530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $603.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 12h 46m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is approximately 397 miles (639 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is:
  • Around 83 flights per day.
  • 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 9 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, GetJet Airlines.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.
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