How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich

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Compare bus and train for Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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$56

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$16

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$82

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich costing on average $56 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM2h50
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM2h50
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408 · IC 561
    6:46 AM1h40
    Freiburg Hbf
    8:26 AMZurich HB
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408 · IC 561
    6:19 AM2h07
    Freiburg Hbf
    8:26 AMZurich HB
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408
    6:46 AM2h19
    Freiburg Hbf
    9:05 AMZurich HB
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408
    6:19 AM2h46
    Freiburg Hbf
    9:05 AMZurich HB
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:35 AM2h25
    Freiburg, ZOB
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich costing on average $56 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 23m.

The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is approximately 54 miles (87 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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