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Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €58, while a bus costs an average of €81.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 8h 48m versus 6h 2m 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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How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 PM15h35Freiburg im Breisgau12:55 PMMerano€431One-way0 transfers
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9:20 PM15h35Freiburg im Breisgau12:55 PMMerano€431One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM13h59Freiburg im Breisgau9:39 PMMerano€481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Merano costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Merano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn to go to Merano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
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