How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken

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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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$50

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$39

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$102

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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2h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $39.

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

A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 28m 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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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken

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

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train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn17009+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 619
    10:22 AM3h00
    Freiburg Hbf
    1:22 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn17009+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 619
    10:22 AM3h00
    Freiburg Hbf
    1:22 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn17009+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 619
    10:22 AM3h00
    Freiburg Hbf
    1:22 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn5335+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 65 · RE 4224
    11:18 AM3h03
    Freiburg Hbf
    2:21 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17007+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 63 · RE 4220
    9:18 AM3h03
    Freiburg Hbf
    12:21 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17015+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 625 · RE 4228
    1:17 PM3h04
    Freiburg Hbf
    4:21 PMInterlaken West
    $1071One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken

Travel to Interlaken 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 Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $39.

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

A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Interlaken by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Interlaken to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Interlaken, you can explore Jungfraujoch for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, visit Harder Kulm for panoramic vistas of the Bernese Alps and Interlaken, enjoy boat cruises and water sports on Lake Thun, experience the thrill of paragliding with stunning aerial views, and discover the St. Beatus Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Additionally, the Schynige Platte offers a mountain ridge experience with its alpine garden and hiking trails accessible by cogwheel train.
To fully enjoy Interlaken and its surrounding attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time for activities such as visiting the Jungfraujoch, exploring Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and engaging in outdoor adventures like hiking or paragliding.

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