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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Innsbruck
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 4h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 9h30 Freiburg, ZOB 1:10 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 9h30 Freiburg, ZOB 1:10 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ECE 151 · IC 769 · RJX 16710:15 AM 5h28 Freiburg Hbf 3:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
ICE 273 · IC 765 · RJX 1658:04 AM 5h39 Freiburg Hbf 1:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 273 · IC 765 · RJX 165 · REX 53778:04 AM 5h47 Freiburg Hbf 1:51 PM Innsbruck $84 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 275 · RJX 1679:04 AM 6h39 Freiburg Hbf 3:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM 10h40 Freiburg, ZOB 7:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße $78 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Innsbruck by train.
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