How to travel from Engelberg to Fribourg, Switzerland
The distance between Engelberg and Fribourg is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Engelberg to Fribourg by car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fribourg → Engelberg if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time45min
- Typical costCHF 295($300)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Engelberg and Fribourg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Engelberg to Fribourg by car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around CHF 295 ($300) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Engelberg and Fribourg is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Engelberg and Fribourg by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Engelberg to Fribourg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 295 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Engelberg and Fribourg, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 295 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Engelberg and Fribourg. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Engelberg and Fribourg. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Engelberg to Fribourg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Engelberg and Fribourg. The distance is around 358km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Engelberg to Fribourg is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 46 ($47).
Compare travel optionsbetween Engelberg and Fribourg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | CHF 295($300) | every 2 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | CHF 365($370) | hourly | 651km (404 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | CHF 46($47) | on demand | 358km (222 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Engelberg and Fribourg
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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Airlines
Airports near Fribourg
The following major airports near Fribourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Fribourg
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Fribourg
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Fribourg