How to travel from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train and bus for Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF49, while a train costs an average of CHF110.

Distance: 295 miles (476 km)

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CHF110

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CHF49

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CHF85

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6h 16m

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5h 46m

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30m

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10h 36m

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10h 6m

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6h 27m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of CHF49.

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

A bus is CHF10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average CHF59.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Osnabrück and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Osnabrück 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 43m faster (5h 44m by train vs 6h 27m by car) and roughly CHF26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF59 vs CHF85). 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 Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM12h45
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    CHF441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM12h45
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    7:05 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    CHF441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:44 PM10h56
    Osnabrück Hbf
    5:40 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    CHF461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Osnabrück and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of CHF49.

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

A bus is CHF61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average CHF110.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is by train with an average journey time of 6h 16m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 36m.

The distance from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 295 miles (476 km).
The average frequency per day from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osnabrück and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Buses mostly depart from Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Osnabrück to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Osnabrück 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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