How to travel from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare bus and train for Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne 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 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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€18

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€43

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€74

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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1h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 6m faster (1h 48m by train vs 1h 54m by car) and roughly €30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€43 vs €74). 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 Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM3h10
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    7:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM3h10
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    7:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIR 2320 · ICE 278
    12:54 PM1h58
    Lucerne station
    2:52 PMFreiburg Hbf
    231One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 178 · ICE 104
    1:54 PM1h58
    Lucerne station
    3:52 PMFreiburg Hbf
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4722 · IC 620 · ECE 4
    1:05 PM2h19
    Lucerne station
    3:24 PMFreiburg Hbf
    231One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4724 · IC 622 · EC 150
    2:05 PM2h17
    Lucerne station
    4:22 PMFreiburg Hbf
    251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM3h45
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    8:15 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM4h20
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    7:55 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lucerne and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

The distance from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne 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.
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