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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Fribourg

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$65

Average price

$83

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

123 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 to Fribourg will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Fribourg without transferring at least once.

IR 35 2360 | 2360 · EV EV1 39092 | 39092

08:59AM2h18

Zurich Altstetten

11:17AMFribourg, gare

$651One-way

1 transfer

IC 1 710 | 710 · EV EV1 39078 | 39078

08:32AM1h45

Zurich HB

10:17AMFribourg, gare

$671One-way

1 transfer

IC 1 710 | 710 · EV EV1 39078 | 39078

08:14AM2h03

Zürich Oerlikon

10:17AMFribourg, gare

$711One-way

1 transfer

S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · EV EV1 39078 | 39078

08:16AM2h01

Zürich Oerlikon

10:17AMFribourg, gare

$711One-way

2 transfers

S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · EV EV1 39078 | 39078

08:16AM2h01

Zurich Altstetten

10:17AMFribourg, gare

$711One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Zurich to Fribourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 76 miles (123 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€54 Average price	€17 Average price Cheapest
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Fribourg train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 4:49 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 81 808 \| 808 · EV EV1 39072 \| 39072	6:02 AM Zurich HB	1h45	7:47 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
IC 1 710 \| 710 · EV EV1 39078 \| 39078	6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	8:17 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
S 9 18929 \| 18929 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · EV EV1 39078 \| 39078	6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	8:17 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · EV EV1 39078 \| 39078	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h01	8:17 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
IC 1 710 \| 710 · EV EV1 39078 \| 39078	6:32 AM Zurich HB	1h45	8:17 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 8 810 \| 810 · EV EV1 39086 \| 39086	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h01	8:47 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 8 810 \| 810 · EV EV1 39086 \| 39086	6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h59	8:47 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
IR 35 2360 \| 2360 · EV EV1 39092 \| 39092	6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h18	9:17 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
IC 8 810 \| 810 · EV EV1 39086 \| 39086	7:02 AM Zurich HB	1h45	8:47 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
IC 1 712 \| 712 · EV EV1 39092 \| 39092	7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	9:17 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · IC 1 712 \| 712 · EV EV1 39092 \| 39092	7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	9:17 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IC 1 712 \| 712 · EV EV1 39092 \| 39092	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h01	9:17 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
IC 1 712 \| 712 · EV EV1 39092 \| 39092	7:32 AM Zurich HB	1h45	9:17 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · EV EV1 39098 \| 39098	7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h01	9:47 AM Fribourg, gare	2 transfers
IC 8 812 \| 812 · EV EV1 39098 \| 39098	8:02 AM Zurich HB	1h45	9:47 AM Fribourg, gare	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Fribourg

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Fribourg run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Distance

76 miles (123 km)

Average train duration

1h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$26 (€21)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 24m

First train

00:02

Last train

23:51

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Train companies: SBB from Zurich to Fribourg trains

You can travel by train to Fribourg from Zurich with SBB for as low as $41 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next journey SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

SBB from Zurich to Fribourg train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Fribourg

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich to Fribourg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Fribourg.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Fribourg can start from as little as $42 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Fribourg is $70 (€56); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Zurich to Fribourg train time is 1 h 23 min covering the 76 mile (123 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich to Fribourg leaves at 12: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich to Fribourg leaves at 11: 51 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Zurich to Fribourg without having to change trains with SBB. There are 5 direct trains from Zurich to Fribourg each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Zurich to Fribourg train with SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Zurich and Fribourg as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 51 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Fribourg, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Fribourg from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich to Fribourg by train is April.

Yes, you can take a train from Zurich to Fribourg.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Fribourg

Zurich

Fribourg

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich Oerlikon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich Oerlikon for your trip from Zurich to Fribourg.

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Flughafen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zurich-Kloten Airport CH-8058 Zurich-Flughafen Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 43 816 22 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport entrance.

Dining

Restaurant Upperdeck
Chalet Suisse

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport

Shower

Cost CHF 15

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

870 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz
Sixt

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Zurich city center and other destinations
Hall 2: check-in and baggage claim area
Hall 3: shopping and dining area

Public transit options for Zürich Flughafen