Fribourg to Zurich train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Fribourg to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Dec 01

Cheapest price

$58

Average price

$70

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 46 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

123 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fribourg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Fribourg to Zurich will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Fribourg for Zurich on Mon, Dec 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Dec 01 the direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

SBB
07:03AM1h25
Fribourg
08:28AMZurich
$581One-way
0 transfers
SBB
07:42AM2h18
Fribourg
10:00AMZurich
$601One-way
0 transfers
SBB
06:42AM2h18
Fribourg
09:00AMZurich
$601One-way
0 transfers
SBB
11:03AM1h25
Fribourg
12:28PMZurich
$851One-way
0 transfers
SBB
07:33AM1h25
Fribourg
08:58AMZurich
$861One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Fribourg to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Fribourg to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:51 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sbbIC 1 709 | 709 · S 9 18934 | 189347:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 185347:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 1 709 | 7097:03 AM Fribourg
1h25
8:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 709 | 7097:03 AM Fribourg
1h42
8:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbRE 2 3809 | 3809 · IC 8 811 | 811 · S 5 18536 | 185367:26 AM Fribourg
1h48
9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbRE 2 3809 | 3809 · IC 8 811 | 8117:26 AM Fribourg
1h32
8:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3809 | 3809 · IC 8 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 49167:26 AM Fribourg
1h44
9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 8 811 | 8117:33 AM Fribourg
1h25
8:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 8 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 49167:33 AM Fribourg
1h37
9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 8 811 | 811 · S 5 18536 | 185367:33 AM Fribourg
1h41
9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 185388:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 1 711 | 7118:03 AM Fribourg
1h25
9:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 711 | 711 · S 9 18938 | 189388:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 1 711 | 7118:03 AM Fribourg
1h42
9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbRE 2 3811 | 3811 · IC 81 813 | 813 · S 5 18540 | 185408:26 AM Fribourg
1h48
10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbRE 2 3811 | 3811 · IC 81 813 | 8138:26 AM Fribourg
1h32
9:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3811 | 3811 · IC 81 813 | 813 · RE 48 4918 | 49188:26 AM Fribourg
1h44
10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 81 813 | 813 · RE 48 4918 | 49188:33 AM Fribourg
1h37
10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 81 813 | 813 · S 5 18540 | 185408:33 AM Fribourg
1h41
10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 81 813 | 8138:33 AM Fribourg
1h25
9:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIC 903 | 903 · S 9 18942 | 189429:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
10:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 903 | 9039:03 AM Fribourg
1h25
10:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 903 | 903 · S 5 18542 | 185429:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3813 | 3813 · IC 8 815 | 8159:26 AM Fribourg
1h32
10:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3813 | 3813 · IC 8 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 49209:26 AM Fribourg
1h44
11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbRE 2 3813 | 3813 · IC 8 815 | 815 · S 5 18544 | 185449:26 AM Fribourg
1h48
11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 815 | 815 · S 5 18544 | 185449:33 AM Fribourg
1h41
11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 49209:33 AM Fribourg
1h37
11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 8 815 | 8159:33 AM Fribourg
1h25
10:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIC 1 715 | 71510:03 AM Fribourg
1h42
11:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 715 | 715 · S 9 18946 | 1894610:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 1 715 | 71510:03 AM Fribourg
1h25
11:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 715 | 715 · S 5 18546 | 1854610:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3815 | 3815 · IC 81 817 | 81710:26 AM Fribourg
1h32
11:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3815 | 3815 · IC 81 817 | 817 · RE 48 4922 | 492210:26 AM Fribourg
1h44
12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbRE 2 3815 | 3815 · IC 81 817 | 817 · S 5 18548 | 1854810:26 AM Fribourg
1h48
12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 81 817 | 817 · RE 48 4922 | 492210:33 AM Fribourg
1h37
12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 81 817 | 81710:33 AM Fribourg
1h25
11:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 81 817 | 817 · S 5 18548 | 1854810:33 AM Fribourg
1h41
12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIC 1 717 | 71711:03 AM Fribourg
1h25
12:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 717 | 717 · S 9 18950 | 1895011:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
12:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 1855011:03 AM Fribourg
1h41
12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 1 717 | 71711:03 AM Fribourg
1h42
12:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbRE 2 3817 | 3817 · IC 8 819 | 81911:26 AM Fribourg
1h32
12:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbRE 2 3817 | 3817 · IC 8 819 | 819 · S 5 18552 | 1855211:26 AM Fribourg
1h48
1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 8 819 | 819 · S 5 18552 | 1855211:33 AM Fribourg
1h41
1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 8 819 | 81911:33 AM Fribourg
1h25
12:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIC 907 | 907 · S 5 18554 | 1855412:03 PM Fribourg
1h41
1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 907 | 90712:03 PM Fribourg
1h25
1:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbRE 2 3819 | 3819 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 5 18556 | 1855612:26 PM Fribourg
1h48
2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbRE 2 3819 | 3819 · IC 8 821 | 82112:26 PM Fribourg
1h32
1:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 5 18556 | 1855612:33 PM Fribourg
1h41
2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 82112:33 PM Fribourg
1h25
1:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Fribourg to Zurich

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Trains from Fribourg to Zurich run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 1h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
76 miles (123 km)
Average train duration
1h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$35 (€29)
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:51
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SBB, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Fribourg to Zurich trainsSBB, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Fribourg and Zurich from $35 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$40 (€32)
SBB frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about SBB

BLS AG

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
$83 (€67)
BLS AG frequency
1 a day

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$90 (€73)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Fribourg to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fribourg to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.
The train from Fribourg to Zurich takes 1h 25m and runs 22 per day.
The distance by train from Fribourg to Zurich is 76 miles (123 km).
Yes, a day trip from Fribourg to Zurich is feasible as the journey takes 1h 25m and trains run 22 times per day for a distance of 76 miles (123 km).
The train journey from Fribourg to Zurich is moderately scenic, offering views of the Swiss countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of the Alps, especially as you approach Zurich.
The last train from Fribourg to Zurich leaves at 11:51 PM.
The train station in Fribourg that goes to Zurich is Fribourg, which connects to Zurich HB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Fribourg to Zurich.
Train ticket prices from Fribourg to Zurich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $35 (€29), while the average price is around $64 (€52).
There is no high speed train available from Fribourg to Zurich.
The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Zurich is by train, with a cost of around $35 (€29).
The first train from Fribourg to Zurich leaves at 12:01 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Fribourg to Zurich.
Yes, there is a direct train from Fribourg to Zurich. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Fribourg to Zurich

Fribourg
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Fribourg is Fribourg. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fribourg for your trip from Fribourg to Zurich.
FribourgWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Place de la Gare, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Avenue de la Gare.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Le Pérolles
  • Café du Midi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Alpha
  • Hotel de la Rose
  • NH Fribourg Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 105 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to major Swiss cities and regional destinations
Public transit options for Fribourg
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: SBB services
Fribourg, Gare routiereAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
address
Address
1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Fribourg, St-PierreAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
address
Address
1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Fribourg, cimetièreAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
address
Address
1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Fribourg-Neuveville
information
Fribourg, Fonderie
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