There are 8 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone by train, night train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Lugano
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
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Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Milan
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Take the bus from Milano Lampugnano to Bergamo Autostazione
6 alternative options
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Freiburg to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Brescia
Train
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
Drive
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Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone
Train, train to Zurich, fly to Milan Malpensa
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
Train, train to Stuttgart, fly to Milan Linate
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Linate (LIN)
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
Train, train to Zurich, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone is to drive. Taking this option will cost €80 - €120 and takes 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone. However, there are services departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pilzone - Stazione FNM via Milano Lampugnano, Bergamo Autostazione and Lovere - Bar dell' Imbarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone. However, there are services departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pilzone via Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Brescia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Pilzone is 309 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 55m and costs €110 - €280.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone, including transfers.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 55m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 39m.
- Distance: 308.8 km
- Duration: 8h 55m
What companies run services between Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and Pilzone, Italy?
You can take a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone via Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Brescia in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone via Milano Lampugnano, Bergamo Autostazione, and Lovere - Bar dell' Imbarcadero in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €260
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €350
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Night train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €5
- Business
- €4 - €6
- 1st Class
- €4 - €6
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Night train from Freiburg to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zuerich Hb to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €10 - €14
- Base Standard
- €24 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €16 - €22
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €40 - €60
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €13 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €8 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €27 - €40
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €50
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €35
- 1st Class
- €45 - €70
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €70 - €110
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €34
- 1st Class
- €23 - €27
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- Malpensa Express
- 2nd Class
- €13
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class Ticket
- €19 - €25
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 07821/9960770
- info@sweg.de
- Website
- sweg.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sweg
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €22 - €24
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Milan to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 800 905150
- Website
- nordesttrasporti.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Bergamo Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Schedules at
- nordesttrasporti.it
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Milan to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone bus services, operated by Nord Est Trasporti, arrive at Bergamo Autostazione station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Brescia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Pilzone.
Ethiopian Airlines and Swiss offer flights from Zurich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There are 130+ hotels available in Pilzone. Prices start at €87 per night.