How to travel from Fribourg to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Fribourg and Geneva is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Fribourg to Geneva by train 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 Genève.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 84($85)
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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance139km (86 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fribourg and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Fribourg to Geneva by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 84 ($85) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Fribourg and Geneva is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Fribourg and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fribourg to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx CHF 84 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Fribourg and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 84 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fribourg and Geneva. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fribourg and Geneva with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Fribourg and Geneva. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fribourg and Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Genève. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fribourg to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Genève. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. 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 Fribourg and Geneva. The distance is around 139km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fribourg to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around CHF 84 ($85).

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Transport options from Fribourg to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
CHF 84($85)
hourly125km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
CHF 19($19)
on demand139km (86 miles)

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Airports near Geneva

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

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Geneva
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Geneva
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Geneva