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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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 train costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $84 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.
Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Fribourg
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.
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 251810:58 AM1h28Basel SBB12:26 PMFribourg$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 6 637 | 637 · IC 1 734 | 7348:27 PM1h29Basel SBB9:56 PMFribourg$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 251810:58 AM1h28Basel SBB12:26 PMFribourg$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 25169:58 AM1h28Basel SBB11:26 AMFribourg$491One-way1 transfer
IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 1 716 | 71611:27 AM1h29Basel SBB12:56 PMFribourg$471One-way1 transfer
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 252011:58 AM1h28Basel SBB1:26 PMFribourg$471One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Fribourg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Fribourg by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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