How to travel from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland

The distance between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Zurich Airport (ZRH)Fribourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 89($90)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($285)
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Drive

Drive to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

There are several options for getting from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 89 ($90) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 33 ($33).

The distance between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 89 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH). It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH) with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH). We recommend that you drive to Zurich Airport (ZRH). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zurich Airport (ZRH) from Fribourg is to drive which will take 1h 40m and cost around CHF 33 ($33).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH). We recommend that you take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH). The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 89 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fribourg and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Transport options from Fribourg to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
CHF 89($90)
hourly158km (98 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 40m
CHF 280($285)
hourly363km (225 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
CHF 33($33)
on demand159km (99 miles)

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