Train tickets from Essen to Freiburg

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Next departures for Essen to Freiburg on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Deutsche Bahn ICE
    		Essen Central Train Station
    		Freiburg Im Breisgau Train StationNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICE
      		Essen Central Train Station
      		Freiburg Im Breisgau Train StationNo tags
      Deutsche Bahn ICE
        		Essen Central Train Station
        		Freiburg Im Breisgau Train StationNo tags
        Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
          		Essen Central Train Station
          		Freiburg Im Breisgau Train StationNo tags
          Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
            		Essen Central Train Station
            		Freiburg Im Breisgau Train StationNo tags

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            Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Freiburg

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Freiburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            8carpool per day
            5h 10mAverage Duration
            242 milesDistance
            16kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$41 - $46Average Duration12h 15m
            10kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$23 - $113Average Duration4h 16m
            9kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average Price$31 - $61Average Duration5h 10m
            16kg CO₂e

            Train Essen to Freiburg: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$78
            Average train trip duration4h 16m
            Number of daily trains11
            Earliest train departure6:00am
            Distance241 miles (388 km)
            Latest train departure11:00pm

            Essen to Freiburg Train

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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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