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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 2h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $35 (€28) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 604715:34 AM1h46Heidelberg Hbf7:20 AMFreiburg Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
IC 604715:34 AM1h46Heidelberg Hbf7:20 AMFreiburg Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain2:59 PM1h38Heidelberg Hbf4:37 PMFreiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 698 · IC 604032:12 AM3h14Heidelberg Hbf5:26 AMFreiburg Hbf$91One-way1 transfer
15963 · ICE 2736:10 AM1h51Heidelberg Hbf8:01 AMFreiburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
15961 · ICE 2715:10 AM1h51Heidelberg Hbf7:01 AMFreiburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 PM2h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof2:45 PMFreiburg, ZOB$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM2h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof12:45 PMFreiburg, ZOB$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 AM2h40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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