How to travel from Lausanne to Fribourg, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and Fribourg is around 65km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lausanne 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.

  • Duration43min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 49($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fribourg.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Fribourg.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 405($410)
Operated by

Taxi Services Sarl

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Drive

Drive to Fribourg.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and Fribourg

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Fribourg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 9 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 49 ($50).

The distance between Lausanne and Fribourg is around 65km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from Lausanne and Fribourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Fribourg is to take the train which takes around 43min and will set you back approx CHF 49 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Fribourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Fribourg. It typically takes around 43min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lausanne and Fribourg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 43min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Lausanne and Fribourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 43min, 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 Lausanne and Fribourg. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lausanne to Fribourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fribourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Lausanne and Fribourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to Fribourg. We recommend that you take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 43min.

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 Lausanne and Fribourg. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to Fribourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around CHF 49 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and Fribourg

Transport options from Lausanne to Fribourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
43min
CHF 49($50)
hourly65km (41 miles)
Bus
1hr
CHF 9($9)
every 20 mins79km (49 miles)
Taxi
48min
CHF 405($410)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
48min
CHF 10($10)
on demand72km (45 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