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Compare bus, train, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 35, while a flight costs an average of CHF 510.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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CHF 35 Average price Cheapest | CHF 47 Average price | CHF 510 Average price | CHF 103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon:
A bus is CHF 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average CHF 47.
A bus is CHF 475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average CHF 510.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF 35 compared to roughly CHF 103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 68. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 PM 5h30 Freiburg im Breisgau 2:35 AM Lyon CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:05 PM 5h30 Freiburg im Breisgau 2:35 AM Lyon CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:05 PM 5h30 Freiburg im Breisgau 2:35 AM Lyon CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:40 AM 7h50 Freiburg im Breisgau 9:30 AM Lyon CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers12:40 AM 7h50 Freiburg im Breisgau 8:30 AM Lyon CHF 29 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 AM 6h50 Freiburg im Breisgau 10:40 AM Lyon CHF 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon:
A bus is CHF 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average CHF 47.
A bus is CHF 475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average CHF 510.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Twin Jet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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