How to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Fribourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $428.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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$428

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$107

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$195

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6h 37m

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6h 7m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is a train with an average price of $107 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Fribourg:

A train is $0.57 (€0.48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Fribourg costing on average $107 (€90).

A train is $321 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Fribourg costing on average $428 (€360).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

Bus takes on average 17h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Fribourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Fribourg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 9m faster (6h 7m by train vs 7h 16m by car) and roughly $88 (€74) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€90) vs $195 (€164)). 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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from Düsseldorf to Fribourg

How to get from Düsseldorf to Fribourg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:50 PM18h55
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 PMFribourg
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:50 PM18h55
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 PMFribourg
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:50 PM18h55
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 PMFribourg
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM19h30
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 PMFribourg
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:50 PM18h55
    Düsseldorf
    2:45 PMFribourg
    $971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg

Travel 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 Düsseldorf to Fribourg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Fribourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is a train with an average price of $107 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Fribourg:

A train is $0.57 (€0.48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Fribourg costing on average $107 (€90).

A train is $321 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Fribourg costing on average $428 (€360).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

Bus takes on average 17h 28m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is approximately 305 miles (492 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Fribourg is:
  • Around 91 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Fribourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Fribourg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Fribourg, Poya.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Fribourg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Fribourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Fribourg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Fribourg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Fribourg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Fribourg:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Fribourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Milan, Zurich, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fribourg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Fribourg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Fribourg, allowing time to visit its historic old town, museums, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.

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