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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg 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 52m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $59.
A bus is $1138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $1173.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 4h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 PM4h25Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 PM4h25Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:10 PM4h25Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 AMFreiburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2168 · ICE 1015:35 AM4h28Nuremberg Hbf10:03 AMFreiburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
IC 2166 · ICE 1037:37 AM4h26Nuremberg Hbf12:03 PMFreiburg Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
ICE 728 · ICE 718:00 AM4h31Nuremberg Hbf12:31 PMFreiburg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:20 AM4h25Nürnberg, ZOB5:45 AMFreiburg, ZOB$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $59.
A bus is $1135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $1173.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Strasbourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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