There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Fribourg by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
10h 7mCHF 141–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
13h 51mCHF 70–117Drive 871.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Fribourgcar 871.3 km
8h 52mCHF 146–210Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 26mCHF 72–315Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
10h 47mCHF 140–360Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
14h 21mCHF 98–227Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)plane BCN - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 36mCHF 72–283Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 34mCHF 97–335Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
9h 36mCHF 111–371
Barcelona to Fribourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Fribourg is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Lyon and Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Barcelona and Fribourg is 945 km. The road distance is 871.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 300.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Barcelona to Fribourg, including transfers.
Barcelona to Fribourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Fribourg train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Fribourg is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Fribourg, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Fribourg/Freiburg via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Lyon, Fribourg, and Fribourg, Poya in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Fribourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Barcelona to Fribourg train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Fribourg is 871 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Barcelona to Fribourg.
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