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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau
Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 59m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau
How to get from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 560 · ICE 3799:11 PM 1h50 Stuttgart Hbf 11:01 PM Freiburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 560 · ICE 3799:11 PM 1h50 Stuttgart Hbf 11:01 PM Freiburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 266 · ICE 3777:12 PM 1h49 Stuttgart Hbf 9:01 PM Freiburg Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2168 · ICE 1017:59 AM 2h04 Stuttgart Hbf 10:03 AM Freiburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1090 · ECE 98:04 PM 2h27 Stuttgart Hbf 10:31 PM Freiburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2064 · ICE 779:59 PM 2h32 Stuttgart Hbf 12:31 AM Freiburg Hbf $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus6:45 PM 3h35 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 10:20 PM Freiburg, ZOB $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM 3h35 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 6:40 PM Freiburg, ZOB $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixTrain12:45 PM 3h52 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 4:37 PM Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Freiburg im Breisgau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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