How to travel from Zurich to Fribourg, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Fribourg is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out FribourgZurich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fribourg Chemin de l'Abbé-Freeley.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Fribourg.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance155km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Fribourg

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Fribourg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 95 ($95).

The distance between Zurich and Fribourg is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Zurich and Fribourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Fribourg is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 95 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Fribourg. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Fribourg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Fribourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Zurich and Fribourg. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Fribourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fribourg Chemin de l'Abbé-Freeley. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Fribourg. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Fribourg. We recommend that you take the train to Fribourg/Freiburg. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Zurich and Fribourg. The distance is around 155km (97 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 Zurich to Fribourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).

How do I get from Zurich to Fribourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Fribourg

Transport options from Zurich to Fribourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
CHF 95($95)
hourly148km (92 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
once daily211km (131 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
CHF 21($21)
on demand155km (97 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