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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $120.

Distance: 397 miles (639 km)

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$78

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$120

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$54

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$137

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8h 41m

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8h 11m

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10h 33m

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7h 52m

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $132 (€108).

A bus is $434 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $506 (€414).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 17m sooner (2h 35m by flight vs 7h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $506 (€414) compared to roughly $137 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 PM10h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 PM10h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7764
    6:25 PM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    7:50 PMZurich Airport
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:39 AM11h01
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:40 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM13h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:30 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM12h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:35 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:01 PM12h39
    Hamburg Harburg
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21182
    1:20 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    2:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS260 · OS135
    7:30 AM3h30
    Hamburg Airport
    11:00 AMZurich Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS260 · OS137
    7:30 AM4h45
    Hamburg Airport
    12:15 PMZurich Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $132 (€108).

A bus is $434 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $506 (€414).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 32m.

The distance from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 397 miles (639 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 85 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Basel, Strasbourg, Milan. 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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