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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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $146 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hamburg:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
The journey is about 5m faster (7h 47m by train vs 7h 52m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€72) vs $140 (€113)). 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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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 PM10h45Freiburg, ZOB6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 PM10h45Freiburg, ZOB6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW77658:35 PM1h25Zurich Airport10:00 PMHamburg Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain1:21 PM9h00Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB10:21 PMHamburg Hbf$831One-way0 transfers
ICE 1043:55 PM7h21Freiburg Hbf11:16 PMHamburg Hbf$981One-way0 transfers
ECE 43:27 PM6h08Freiburg Hbf9:35 PMHamburg Hbf$1481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM14h20Freiburg, ZOB8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$1031One-way1 transfer
U211837:25 PM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:55 PMHamburg Airport$1771One-way0 transfers
U2118111:20 AM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:50 PMHamburg Airport$1811One-way0 transfers
EW77634:00 PM1h25Zurich Airport5:25 PMHamburg Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Hamburg by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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