How to travel from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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.

10 routes found

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 BreisgauDusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof

Take the train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 45m
€250($250)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 10m
€235($235)
every 4 hours458km (285 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€220($220)
every 3 hours614km (382 miles)
Fly to Friedrichshafen (FDH), Bus3h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours613km (381 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 5m
€325($325)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof + 2 similar
3h 35m
€110($110)
every 4 hours471km (293 miles)
Train3h 40m
€95($95)
every 20 mins471km (293 miles)
Train to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf6h 55m
€53($53)
once daily529km (329 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€28($28)
every 20 mins524km (325 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€77($77)
on demand467km (290 miles)

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Airports near Freiburg im Breisgau

The following major airports near Freiburg im Breisgau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau
FDH
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Freiburg im Breisgau