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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $957.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $957 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $90 (€75).
A bus is $906 (€759) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $957 (€801).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30 (-€25). The journey takes 6h 12m versus 5h 24m 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 Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:10 AM9h45Salzburg7:55 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:10 AM9h45Salzburg7:55 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:10 AM9h45Salzburg7:55 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:10 AM9h45Salzburg8:55 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$451One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 AM9h55Salzburg4:40 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$461One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 AM11h47Salzburg3:37 PMFreiburg im Breisgau$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $90 (€75).
A bus is $906 (€759) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $957 (€801).
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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