How to travel from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare bus and train for Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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€59

Average price

€26

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Cheapest

€90

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3h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

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30m

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4h 47m

Average total duration

4h 17m

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3h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lausanne and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 7m faster (2h 58m by train vs 3h 5m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€59 vs €90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM5h10
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    4:10 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM5h10
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    4:10 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 721 · IC 622 · EC 150
    1:17 PM3h05
    Lausanne station
    4:22 PMFreiburg Hbf
    €701One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1635 · IC 60470
    7:04 PM3h52
    Lausanne station
    10:56 PMFreiburg Hbf
    €301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 707 · IC 608 · ICE 74
    6:17 AM3h07
    Lausanne station
    9:24 AMFreiburg Hbf
    €321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 616 · ICE 72
    10:17 AM3h07
    Lausanne station
    1:24 PMFreiburg Hbf
    €321One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM3h50
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    6:10 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 PM3h55
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1:00 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    €491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lausanne and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

The distance from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne 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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