How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg 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 FlensburgFreiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Basel SBB, plane

Take the train to Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance913km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg Dammtor. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Danish Railways run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg. The distance is around 913km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Flensburg

Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Basel SBB, plane + 3 similar
5h 45m
€335($335)
hourly1,040km (646 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€240($240)
hourly966km (600 miles)
Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane5h 60m
€350($350)
every 3 hours889km (552 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
€150($150)
hourly952km (592 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€180($180)
every 3 hours941km (585 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
€51($51)
once daily958km (595 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt central train station14hrs
€57($57)
3 times a week1,031km (641 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand913km (567 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg