How to travel from Fribourg to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between Fribourg and Gstaad is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Fribourg to Gstaad 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 Bulle then Montbovon and then to Gstaad.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bulle gare routière and then to Montbovon gare then take the train to Gstaad.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gstaad.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 455($460)
Operated by

Taxi Bern

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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fribourg and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from Fribourg to Gstaad by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 455 ($460).

The distance between Fribourg and Gstaad is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 27km (17 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Fribourg and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fribourg to Gstaad is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx CHF 455 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Fribourg and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fribourg and Gstaad. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fribourg to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bulle and Montbovon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Service d'automobiles TPF, MOB and Swiss Railways run train services between Fribourg and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Gstaad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gstaad. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fribourg to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Bulle then Montbovon and then to Gstaad. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gstaad is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Gstaad. 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 Gstaad. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fribourg to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Fribourg to Gstaad

Compare travel optionsbetween Fribourg and Gstaad

Transport options from Fribourg to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
hourly84km (52 miles)
Train via Montreux2h 35m
CHF 49($50)
every 4 hours110km (68 miles)
Bus and Train
2hrs
twice daily73km (46 miles)
Taxi
1hr
CHF 455($460)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
1hr
CHF 10($10)
on demand72km (45 miles)

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Airports near Gstaad

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

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gstaad
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Gstaad
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Gstaad