How to travel from Thun to Fribourg, Switzerland

The distance between Thun and Fribourg is around 62km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Thun 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Fribourg.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 8($8)
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train
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Train

Take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 15($15)
Operated by

BLS AG

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Fribourg.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 355($360)
Operated by

Tagsi AG

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car
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Drive

Drive to Fribourg.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thun and Fribourg

There are several options for getting from Thun to Fribourg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 8 ($8) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 355 ($360).

The distance between Thun and Fribourg is around 62km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Thun to Fribourg is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx CHF 355 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Thun and Fribourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thun and Fribourg. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Thun and Fribourg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

BLS AG run train services between Thun and Fribourg. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Thun and Fribourg. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thun to Fribourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fribourg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Thun and Fribourg. Buses run 3 times a week 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 Thun to Fribourg. We recommend that you take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Thun and Fribourg. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thun to Fribourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around CHF 15 ($15).

How do I get from Thun to Fribourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Thun and Fribourg

Transport options from Thun to Fribourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
CHF 8($8)
3 times a week69km (43 miles)
Train
1hr
CHF 15($15)
every 30 mins62km (39 miles)
Taxi
45min
CHF 355($360)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
45min
CHF 9($9)
on demand64km (40 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