There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, car, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train via Milan
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Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station
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Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Train
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Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Zuerich Hb
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Trieste to Venice Mestre
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Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Station
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau
Fly Trieste to Basel, train
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Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Shuttle to Venice, fly to Basel, train
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Aeroporto M.Polo
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich, train
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana Airport
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Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Shuttle to Venice, fly to Zurich, train
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Aeroporto M.Polo
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Fly Trieste to Frankfurt, train
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Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Shuttle, bus to Pula, fly to Zurich, train
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Novigrad
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Take the bus from Novigrad to Pula Airport
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Fly from Pula (PUY) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau by train
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International entry into Germany from Italy
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Germany from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from Italy.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Freiburg im Breisgau is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Freiburg im Breisgau is mandatory.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau is to shuttle and fly and train which costs €70 - €490 and takes 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof via Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
It is 521 km from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau. It is approximately 812.8 km to drive.
The best way to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau without a car is to train via Milan which takes 12h 12m and costs €210 - €480.
It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau, including transfers.
Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.
Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau is to train via Milan which takes 12h 12m and costs €210 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 35m.
- Distance: 520.6 km
- Duration: 12h 12m
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany?
You can take a train from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau via Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau via Ljubljana bus station in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Trieste to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €400
Flights from Venice to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Ljubljana to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €500
Flights from Ljubljana to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €500
Flights from Venice to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €250
Flights from Trieste to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Ljubljana to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €360
Flights from Venice to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Pula to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €280
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Trieste to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €260
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Pula to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €340
Flights from Pula to Zurich via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €14 - €220
- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Pula to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €280
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 Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €25 - €28
Frequently asked questions
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 Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- 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
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- 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
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
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 Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €23
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- 1st Class
- €95 - €140
Train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €180
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €120 - €180
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €29
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €230
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €140
- 1st Class
- €160 - €230
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 Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Venezia Mestre to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
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 Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- 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 Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/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 Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
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 Trieste to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Aeroporto M.Polo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €34 - €38
- Private
- €140 - €260
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €31 - €34
- Private
- €95 - €180
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Novigrad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €27 - €85
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €27 - €29
- Private
- €45 - €85
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Novigrad to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Schedules at
- brioni.hr
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Trieste Airport to Basel Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h and has one stopover.
Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau is 813 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau.
Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa offer flights from Trieste Airport to Basel Airport.
Book your Trieste to Freiburg im Breisgau bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 145+ hotels available in Freiburg im Breisgau. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Trieste to Trieste Airport is to train which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €35.