How to travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train for Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $122.

Distance: 271 miles (437 km)

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$122

Average price

$40

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Cheapest

$92

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6h 0m

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Fastest

5h 30m

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30m

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10h 15m

Average total duration

9h 45m

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5h 53m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $40 (€34).

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

A bus is $83 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $122 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Gütersloh and Freiburg im Breisgau.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (5h 30m by train vs 5h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€103) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:51 AM5h12
    Gütersloh
    12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:51 AM5h12
    Gütersloh
    12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:51 AM5h12
    Gütersloh
    12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:51 AM5h12
    Gütersloh
    4:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:51 PM5h12
    Gütersloh
    6:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    2:51 PM5h12
    Gütersloh
    8:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau

Travel to Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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You can travel between Gütersloh and Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $40 (€34).

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

A bus is $83 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $122 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 271 miles (437 km).
The average frequency per day from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gütersloh Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gütersloh, ZOB and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Gütersloh to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Basel, Colmar, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Freiburg im Breisgau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Freiburg im Breisgau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Freiburg im Breisgau, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit Seepark for leisure activities around a lake and Japanese garden, or explore the vibrant market at Münsterplatz for fresh produce and crafts. Take a guided walking tour of the historic old town, or relax at the Freiburg Botanical Garden. For breathtaking views, don't miss the Freiburg Minster with its Gothic architecture and 116-meter-high tower, or hike up Schlossberg. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Augustiner Museum's medieval and Baroque collections. Finally, explore Schwabentor, one of the city's remaining medieval gates, for a glimpse into Freiburg's history.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Freiburg im Breisgau, allowing you to enjoy its historic old town, the Black Forest, and local attractions like the Freiburg Minster.

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