How to travel from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus, train, 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 BreisgauNuremburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Freiburg Hornusstrasse.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Freiburg im Breisgau.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Czech Railways, FlixTrain and Swiss Railways run train services between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 3h 45m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Basel (BSL) then take the bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Freiburg im Breisgau

Transport options from Nuremburg to Freiburg im Breisgau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 40m
€270($270)
hourly553km (343 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€14($14)
once daily377km (234 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€95($95)
every 3 hours411km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand380km (236 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