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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $629.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $629 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $167.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83. The journey takes 7h 5m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
7:30 AM 8h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 4:10 PM Freiburg, ZOB $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:30 AM 8h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 4:10 PM Freiburg, ZOB $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF7361 · AF129210:25 AM 3h30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $583 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- TGV 9583+
ICE 10710:01 AM 6h04 Lyon Part Dieu 4:05 PM Freiburg Hbf $126 1 One-way 1 transfer 
9531 · 66202:04 PM 6h22 Lyon Part Dieu 8:26 PM Freiburg Hbf $282 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 7h10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 6:10 AM Freiburg, ZOB $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:05 PM 6h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 12:45 AM Freiburg, ZOB $37 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:10 AM 5h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:35 AM Freiburg, ZOB $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AF7371 · AF1292
6:55 AM 7h00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $236 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7373 · AF1292
7:20 AM 6h35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $283 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF3211 · AF3224
6:15 PM 3h40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 9:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $385 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $167.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Twin Jet, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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