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Compare train for Basel to Fribourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Fribourg
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Fribourg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 22m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $27 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€45) vs $81 (€68)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Basel to Fribourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Fribourg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:04 AM 5h22 Basel SBB 5:26 AM Fribourg $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:04 AM 5h22 Basel SBB 5:26 AM Fribourg $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 1 716 | 71611:30 AM 1h26 Basel SBB 12:56 PM Fribourg $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 61 10375 | 10375 · IR 15 2536 | 25367:58 PM 1h28 Basel SBB 9:26 PM Fribourg $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 1 720 | 7201:30 PM 1h26 Basel SBB 2:56 PM Fribourg $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 6 637 | 637 · IC 1 734 | 7348:30 PM 1h26 Basel SBB 9:56 PM Fribourg $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Fribourg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Fribourg.
- Travel with SBB to go to Fribourg by train.
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