There are 4 ways to get from Como to Fribourg by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
4h 36mCHF 121–191Drive 292.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Fribourgcar 292.8 km
3h 57mCHF 49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus 3909
5h 14mCHF 68–100Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
- Take the train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic
5h 39mCHF 105–194
Como to Fribourg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Fribourg is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Fribourg is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Como and Fribourg is 354 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Como to Fribourg without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Como to Fribourg, including transfers.
Como to Fribourg bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Como to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Fribourg is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Fribourg, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Fribourg/Freiburg via Zürich HB in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Fribourg/Freiburg via Zurich Bus Station, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Bern in around 5h 14m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Fribourg bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Como to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Fribourg is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Como to Fribourg.
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