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.
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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Take the bus to Fribourg.
Take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg.
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Take a taxi to Fribourg.
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+ 2 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1hr | CHF 8($8) | 3 times a week | 69km (43 miles) |
Train | 1hr | CHF 15($15) | every 30 mins | 62km (39 miles) |
Taxi | 45min | CHF 355($360) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
Drive | 45min | CHF 9($9) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
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The following major airports near Fribourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.