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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $921.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $921 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $104.
A bus is $872 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $921.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 5h 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
7:00 AM 11h00 Freiburg im Breisgau 6:00 PM Salzburg $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 11h00 Freiburg im Breisgau 6:00 PM Salzburg $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:40 PM 8h15 Freiburg im Breisgau 9:55 PM Salzburg $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:40 PM 8h15 Freiburg im Breisgau 10:55 PM Salzburg $49 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 AM 11h00 Freiburg im Breisgau 7:00 PM Salzburg $52 1 One-way 0 transfers6:25 PM 9h45 Freiburg im Breisgau 4:10 AM Salzburg $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $104.
A bus is $872 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Salzburg costing on average $921.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 6 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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