How to travel from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$54

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$129

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4h 23m

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3h 53m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $274 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $312 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

Flight takes on average 16h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lugano and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lugano 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 13m faster (3h 53m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly $75 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $129 (€105)). 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 Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:55 PM5h10
    Lugano
    3:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:55 PM5h10
    Lugano
    3:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:55 PM5h10
    Lugano
    3:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:55 PM5h10
    Lugano
    2:05 AMFreiburg im Breisgau
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano 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 Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lugano and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $274 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $312 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

Flight takes on average 16h 12m.

The distance from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano 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 Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano station and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Freiburg im Breisgau with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano 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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