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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Freiburg.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $46Average Duration9h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$23 - $172Average Duration4h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$31 - $59Average Duration5h
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Freiburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Freiburg. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
$31Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Freiburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$77
Average train trip duration4h 5m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance241 miles (388 km)
Latest train departure11:00pm

Essen to Freiburg Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Freiburg was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Freiburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $180 for a train ticket from Essen to Freiburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-09-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Freiburg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Freiburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Freiburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Freiburg to Essen

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