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Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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$160 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $511 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna costing on average $160.
A bus is $447 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 9h 12m versus 7h 57m 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 Vienna
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 14h40 Freiburg, ZOB 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 14h40 Freiburg, ZOB 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS1403:05 PM 1h20 Zurich Airport 4:25 PM Vienna International Airport $272 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 108 · ICE 517 · RJX 26111:55 AM 9h37 Freiburg Hbf 9:32 PM Vienna $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX 165+
ICE 593 · ICE 119 · ICE 10679:21 AM 9h11 Freiburg Hbf 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf $81 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJX 165 · RJX19555+
ICE 1067 · ICE 1199:21 AM 9h36 Freiburg Hbf 6:57 PM Vienna Airport $87 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM 13h40 Freiburg, ZOB 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 12h00 Freiburg, ZOB 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM 13h35 Freiburg, ZOB 4:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU335 · JU3108:50 PM 12h25 Zurich Airport 9:15 AM Vienna International Airport $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU335 · JU3148:50 PM 23h20 Zurich Airport 8:10 PM Vienna International Airport $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU331 · JU3109:30 AM 23h45 Zurich Airport 9:15 AM Vienna International Airport $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna costing on average $160.
A bus is $447 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Vienna costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, easyJet, Avion Express Malta to go to Vienna by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, easyJet.
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