How to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau

Sun, Sep 20
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train, flight with
Vueling
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
Air Baltic
Helvetic Airways
1,000+ more
Vueling
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
Air Baltic
Helvetic Airways
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $493.

Distance: 244 miles (393 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Train
Flight
Driving

$85

Average price

Cheapest

$182

Average price

$493

Average price

$119

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 0m

Average total duration

10h 30m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $85.

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

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $182.

A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leuven and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 16m sooner (5h 14m by train vs 5h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $119 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 options
from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    8:27 AM5h36
    Leuven
    2:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    8:27 AM5h36
    Leuven
    2:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    8:27 AM5h36
    Leuven
    2:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    10:27 AM5h36
    Leuven
    4:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    12:27 PM5h36
    Leuven
    6:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    6:25 AM5h38
    Leuven
    12:03 PMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Sep 20
Mon
Sep 21
Tue
Sep 22
Wed
Sep 23
Thu
Sep 24
Fri
Sep 25
Sat
Sep 26

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Leuven 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 Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leuven and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $85.

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

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $182.

A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 244 miles (393 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven 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 Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven 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.

Travelling from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to Freiburg im BreisgauHow to travel from Leuven to Freiburg im Breisgau

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone