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Museum of Art and History Fribourg
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Fribourg
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€50
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€61
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 21
5
Distance
129 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Fribourg will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Fast trains
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 5 trains from Zurich Airport to Fribourg, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
9:09 AM1h47Zurich Airport10:56 AMFribourg€501One-way0 transfers- 7:19 AM1h37Zurich Airport8:56 AMFribourg€511One-way0 transfers
- 8:19 AM1h37Zurich Airport9:56 AMFribourg€541One-way0 transfers
- 6:09 PM1h47Zurich Airport7:56 PMFribourg€731One-way0 transfers
- 12:49 PM1h37Zurich Airport2:26 PMFribourg€771One-way0 transfers
- 8:19 AM1h37Zurich Airport9:56 AMFribourg€541One-way0 transfers
- 12:49 PM1h37Zurich Airport2:26 PMFribourg€771One-way0 transfers
- 7:19 AM1h37Zurich Airport8:56 AMFribourg€511One-way0 transfers
- 9:09 AM1h47Zurich Airport10:56 AMFribourg€501One-way0 transfers
- 6:09 PM1h47Zurich Airport7:56 PMFribourg€731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Zurich Airport to Fribourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is a train with an average price of €58.
The fastest way to travel from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.
Yes, you can take a train between Zurich Airport and Fribourg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich Airport to Fribourg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 38m by train vs 2h 3m by car) and roughly €15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€58 vs €73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich Airport to Fribourg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Fribourg trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 9:56 AM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:46 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 10:26 AM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 10:26 AM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2112 | 2112 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 10:56 AM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:46 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 11:26 AM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 11:26 AM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2114 | 2114 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 11:56 AM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:46 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 12:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 518 | 518 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 12:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2116 | 2116 · IC 900 | 900 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 12:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:46 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 1:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 520 | 520 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 1:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2118 | 2118 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 1:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 2:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 522 | 522 · IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 2:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2120 | 2120 · IC 902 | 902 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 2:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 3:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 524 | 524 · IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 3:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2122 | 2122 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 3:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 4:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 526 | 526 · IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 4:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2124 | 2124 · IC 904 | 904 | 3:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 4:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 5:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 528 | 528 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 5:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2126 | 2126 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 5:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 6:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 530 | 530 · IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 6:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2128 | 2128 · IC 906 | 906 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h41 | 6:56 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 8 828 | 828 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:46 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 7:26 PM Fribourg | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 532 | 532 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1h37 | 7:26 PM Fribourg | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich Airport to Fribourg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 07:09. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 27m.
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 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 7:09 AM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 from Zurich Airport to Fribourg trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Fribourg from €41. 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 SBB Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest SBB Price
€41
SBB frequency
9 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
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Things to do in Fribourg
Discover the best of Fribourg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fribourg trip today.
- Must visit
Fri Art Kunsthalle
Contemporary art space known for thoughtful exhibitions by Swiss and international artists in a converted industrial setting.
- Recommended
Swiss Sewing Machine Museum
Internationally respected museum devoted to sewing machines and domestic objects, revealing industrial design and social history.
- Must visit
Lower Town
Fribourg’s most atmospheric quarter, filled with medieval lanes, river views, bridges, and some of the city’s best walks.
- Must visit
Sarine Trail
Popular riverside promenade through the Sarine valley, ideal for scenic walks below the cliffs and old fortifications.
- Recommended
Town Hall Square
Main civic square lined with historic buildings, a classic meeting point and gateway to several old-town landmarks.
- Vegetarian
Fondue Fribourgeoise
A rich fondue made with Vacherin Fribourgeois cheese. It is a signature dish of Fribourg and a proud expression of the canton’s dairy tradition.
- Gluten-free
Saucisson Fribourgeois
An air-dried beef sausage from the Fribourg region, often served cold with bread and pickles. It is a staple of local charcuterie culture.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Gruyère AOP
A firm alpine cheese from Fribourg with nutty, fruity notes. It is central to local cooking and one of Switzerland’s most respected traditional cheeses.
Restaurant des Trois Tours
Refined dining in a grand historic setting. Known for polished seasonal cuisine and one of Fribourg’s most established upscale experiences.
Café du Midi
Historic café and restaurant in the old town, known for Swiss classics, desserts, and a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
Le Chalet de Gruyères
Traditional Swiss restaurant closely associated with fondue moitié-moitié and regional specialties in a warm, classic setting.
Swiss franc (CHF, symbol: CHF)
Fribourg is costly for most visitors. Hotels, restaurant meals, and Swiss rail or bus fares are higher than in much of Europe, though student spots can be a bit cheaper.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 12-20 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- CHF 25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- CHF 70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- CHF 4-6 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving CHF 1-5 is appreciated in restaurants and cafes; taxi fares are often rounded up, not tipped heavily.
Fairtiq
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- CHF 3.00
- Day pass
- CHF 8.40
To the city center
Fribourg railway station -> Place Georges-Python, Fribourg
- Distance
- 800 m
- Travel time
- 11 min
- Buy tickets before boarding TPF buses; onboard validation rules depend on the ticket type and sales channel.
- Contactless card payment is generally available at ticket machines, but not reliably onboard every bus. Use FAIRTIQ or buy before boarding.
FAQs: Trains from Zurich Airport to Fribourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Fribourg 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 Fribourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Zurich Airport to Fribourg can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €41, while the average price is around €58.
The train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg takes 1h 27m and runs 16 per day.
The first train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg leaves at 6:09 AM.
The distance by train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is 80 miles (129 km).
The last train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg leaves at 7:09 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Zurich Airport to Fribourg.
Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich Airport to Fribourg.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is by train, with a cost of around €41.
Yes, the train journey from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is scenic, offering views of Switzerland's picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, quaint villages, and glimpses of the Alps.
A day trip from Zurich Airport to Fribourg is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 27m. However, there are 12 train trips available per day, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km).
Two to three days are ideal to explore Fribourg, allowing time to visit its historic old town, museums, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich Airport to Fribourg.
Since both Zurich Airport and Fribourg are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Fribourg include Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich Airport to Fribourg among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Fribourg, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and bus stops. Scams are rare but can include overcharging by taxis unfamiliar with local rates. It's advisable to use official transportation services and stay aware of surroundings to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich Airport to Fribourg
Most Zurich Airport to Fribourg trains use the Zürich HB to Fribourg station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich Airport and Fribourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Zurich
Arrival train stations in Fribourg
FribourgPlace de la Gare, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22
City-centre transport
Getting to Fribourg from Fribourg city centre
BusSeveral lines available
TrainSBB services
Fribourg train station facilities and services
Fribourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Pérolles, Café du Midi
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fribourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Fribourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fribourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fribourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fribourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alpha, Hotel de la Rose, NH Fribourg Hotel.
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