There are 3 ways to get from Zurich 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 28mCHF 16–26Drive 155.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Fribourgcar 155.7 km
1h 42mCHF 26–38
Zurich to Fribourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 26 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Fribourg is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 28m.
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 Zurich and Fribourg is 148 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich 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.
Zurich to Fribourg bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Fribourg is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 26 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Zurich, 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 8–12 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 8–12
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Fribourg bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Zurich to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Fribourg is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Zurich to Fribourg.
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