How to travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $522.

Distance: 307 miles (495 km)

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Driving

$147

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$57

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$522

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$142

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 44m

Average total duration

6h 14m

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30m

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10h 21m

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9h 51m

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4h 56m

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2h 56m

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6h 20m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

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

A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $132 (€110).

A bus is $465 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $522 (€436).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Utrecht and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Utrecht 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 11m faster (6h 9m by train vs 6h 20m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 (€110) vs $142 (€119)). 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 Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM11h45
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    4:55 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM11h45
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    4:55 AMFreiburg, ZOB
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1927
    9:05 PM1h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:25 PMZurich Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 109
    10:38 AM7h25
    Utrecht Centraal
    6:03 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
    8:38 AM7h53
    Utrecht Centraal
    4:31 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $901One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
    10:38 AM5h53
    Utrecht Centraal
    4:31 PMFreiburg Hbf
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM14h30
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    12:05 PMFreiburg, ZOB
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1923
    3:20 PM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1921
    12:15 PM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:40 PMZurich Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1925
    5:15 PM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:40 PMZurich Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Utrecht and Freiburg im Breisgau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

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

A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $132 (€110).

A bus is $465 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau costing on average $522 (€436).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Freiburg im Breisgau take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

The distance from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is approximately 307 miles (495 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Freiburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Freiburg, ZOB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Cityjet 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • 14 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, KLM, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht to Freiburg im Breisgau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Basel, Colmar, Zurich. 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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