How to travel from Bern to Fribourg, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Fribourg is around 31km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 21min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Fribourg by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg.

  • Duration21min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Fribourg/Freiburg gare rout..

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 5($5)
Operated by

Swiss PostAuto

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Fribourg.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 195($200)
Operated by

Taxi Bern

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Fribourg.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance35km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Fribourg

There are several options for getting from Bern to Fribourg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 5 ($5) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 30 ($30).

The distance between Bern and Fribourg is around 31km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 21min to get from Bern and Fribourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Fribourg is to take the train which takes around 21min and will set you back approx CHF 30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Fribourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Fribourg. It typically takes around 21min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Fribourg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 21min.

Swiss Railways, BLS AG and Service d'automobiles TPF run train services between Bern and Fribourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 21min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Fribourg. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Fribourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 40min.

Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Bern and Fribourg. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Fribourg. We recommend that you take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 21min.

The closest major airport to Fribourg is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Fribourg. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Fribourg. The distance is around 35km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Fribourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 21min and will usually cost around CHF 30 ($30).

How do I get from Bern to Fribourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Fribourg

Transport options from Bern to Fribourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21min
CHF 30($30)
hourly31km (19 miles)
Bus
40min
CHF 5($5)
every 2 hours35km (21 miles)
Taxi
29min
CHF 195($200)
on demand35km (21 miles)
Drive
29min
CHF 5($5)
on demand35km (21 miles)

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Airports near Fribourg

The following major airports near Fribourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Fribourg
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Fribourg
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Fribourg