There are 3 ways to get from Zürich HB to Fribourg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
1h 24mCHF 45–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 37mCHF 17–26Drive 154.1 km
- Drive from Zürich HB to Fribourgcar 154.1 km
1h 40mCHF 25–36
Zürich HB to Fribourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 27 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Fribourg is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich HB station to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Zürich HB and Fribourg is 148 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150.
The train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zürich HB to Fribourg bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zürich HB to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Fribourg is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 27 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Zürich HB, Switzerland and Fribourg, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–150 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 8–13 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich HB to Fribourg bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Zürich HB to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to Fribourg is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Zürich HB to Fribourg.
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