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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $36, while a flight costs an average of $1,344.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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$75 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $1,344 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $75 (€63).
A bus is $1,309 (€1,093) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $1,344 (€1,123).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $67 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€6). The journey takes 4h 20m 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.
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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.

9:10 PM 4h25 Nuremberg 1:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:10 PM 4h25 Nuremberg 1:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:10 PM 4h25 Nuremberg 1:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:10 PM 4h25 Nuremberg 2:35 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:20 PM 4h25 Nuremberg 3:45 AM Freiburg im Breisgau $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $75 (€63).
A bus is $1,309 (€1,093) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $1,344 (€1,123).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Lufthansa to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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