How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 241 miles (388 km)

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Driving

$89

Average price

$51

Average price

Cheapest

$99

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 49m

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30m

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9h 22m

Average total duration

8h 52m

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30m

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5h 51m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $89 (€71).

A bus is $1295 (€1033) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $1346 (€1074).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 49m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM8h10
    Freiburg, ZOB
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM8h10
    Freiburg, ZOB
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
    10:55 AM6h03
    Freiburg Hbf
    4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1671One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2267 · ICE 211
    9:51 AM8h08
    Freiburg Hbf
    5:59 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 119
    8:55 AM7h04
    Freiburg Hbf
    3:59 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 372 · ICE 565+Westbahn967
    10:55 AM6h26
    Freiburg Hbf
    5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM11h00
    Freiburg, ZOB
    9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM9h00
    Freiburg, ZOB
    1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM9h45
    Freiburg, ZOB
    6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 200+LufthansaLH1106
    9:55 AM8h10
    Freiburg Hbf
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $6761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 372 · ICE 610+LufthansaLH1106
    10:55 AM7h10
    Freiburg Hbf
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $6761One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 612+LufthansaLH1106
    8:55 AM9h10
    Freiburg Hbf
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $6761One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $89 (€71).

A bus is $1295 (€1033) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $1346 (€1074).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 49m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 52m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is approximately 241 miles (388 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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