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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $99, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$138 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 11h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:34 AM4h29Gelsenkirchen12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7:34 AM4h29Gelsenkirchen12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
7:34 AM4h29Gelsenkirchen12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
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9:34 AM4h29Gelsenkirchen2:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
11:34 AM4h29Gelsenkirchen4:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
1:34 PM4h29Gelsenkirchen6:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 11h 58m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
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