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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM1h40Karlsruhe11:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:25 AM1h40Karlsruhe11:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:05 PM1h30Karlsruhe9:35 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:25 AM1h40Karlsruhe10:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$111One-way0 transfers
4:15 AM1h50Karlsruhe6:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau$121One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM1h40Karlsruhe11:20 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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