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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 34m 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 Saarbrücken
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00 AM 3h40 Freiburg im Breisgau 1:40 PM Saarbrücken $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:00 AM 3h40 Freiburg im Breisgau 1:40 PM Saarbrücken $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:00 AM 3h40 Freiburg im Breisgau 1:40 PM Saarbrücken $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:00 AM 3h40 Freiburg im Breisgau 2:40 PM Saarbrücken $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Saarbrücken costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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