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Compare train and bus for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $120 (€100).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€2). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 38m 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:20 AM 10h20 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:40 PM Freiburg im Breisgau $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:20 AM 10h20 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:40 PM Freiburg im Breisgau $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:20 AM 10h20 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:40 PM Freiburg im Breisgau $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:15 PM 12h50 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 11:05 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $120 (€100).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
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