The distance between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Freiburg im Breisgau → Dusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.
Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.
There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet, Reservation Ns and Dutch Railways run train services between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Freiburg im Breisgau is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau. Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) and Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) (FDH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 2h 45m | €250($250) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train | 3h 10m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 458km (285 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 614km (382 miles) |
Fly to Friedrichshafen (FDH), Bus | 3h 45m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 5m | €325($325) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 471km (293 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 471km (293 miles) |
Train to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf | 6h 55m | €53($53) | once daily | 529km (329 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | €28($28) | every 20 mins | 524km (325 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €77($77) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
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The following major airports near Freiburg im Breisgau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.