How to travel from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. 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 €70, while a flight costs an average of €434.

Distance: 448 miles (721 km)

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€434

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€113

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€70

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€126

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4h 34m

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2h 34m

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8h 20m

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14h 2m

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13h 32m

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8h 47m

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €113.

A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €434.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 20m.

Bus takes on average 14h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel 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 6h 13m sooner (2h 34m by flight vs 8h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €434 compared to roughly €126 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 Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM14h20
    Kiel
    5:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM14h20
    Kiel
    5:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM14h20
    Kiel
    5:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:45 PM14h20
    Kiel
    6:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    501One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel 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 Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €113.

A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €434.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 20m.

Bus takes on average 14h 2m.

The distance from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 448 miles (721 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 89 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, easyJet to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel 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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