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Compare train for Fribourg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Basel 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 51m. 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 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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.
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The journey is about 25m faster (1h 21m by train vs 1h 46m 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 Fribourg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fribourg to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:03 AM 1h26 Fribourg 8:29 AM Basel $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:03 AM 1h26 Fribourg 8:29 AM Basel $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:03 AM 1h26 Fribourg 8:29 AM Basel $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:26 AM 1h34 Fribourg 8:00 AM Basel $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:26 AM 1h34 Fribourg 9:00 AM Basel $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:03 PM 1h26 Fribourg 2:29 PM Basel $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fribourg and Basel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fribourg and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Basel by train.
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