There are 2 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Fribourg by train or car
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Lake Maggiore to Fribourg by train
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Fribourg is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Fribourg is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Locarno and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Fribourg is 297 km. The road distance is 278.8 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.
The train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburg takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once a week.
Lake Maggiore to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Lake Maggiore to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Fribourg is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Fribourg.
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What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Fribourg, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburg once a week. Tickets cost CHF 90–140 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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