How to travel from Fribourg to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Fribourg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF94, while a flight costs an average of CHF121.

Distance: 484 miles (780 km)

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Driving

CHF103

Average price

CHF121

Average price

CHF94

Average price

Cheapest

CHF216

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 49m

Average total duration

9h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

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2h 0m

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18h 32m

Average total duration

18h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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easyJet

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Fribourg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of CHF94.

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

A bus is CHF9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Hamburg costing on average CHF103.

A bus is CHF27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Hamburg costing on average CHF121.

The fastest way to travel from Fribourg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 49m.

Bus takes on average 18h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fribourg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fribourg to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF103 compared to roughly CHF216 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF113. The journey takes 9h 19m versus 8h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Fribourg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU21181
    6:00 AM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:30 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF811One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU21181
    6:00 AM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:30 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF811One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GetJet AirlinesEW7761
    9:05 AM1h25
    Zurich Airport
    10:30 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF1811One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 616 · ICE 72
    11:03 AM8h35
    Fribourg
    7:38 PMHamburg Hbf
    CHF1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 707 · IC 608 · ICE 74
    7:03 AM8h37
    Fribourg
    3:40 PMHamburg Hbf
    CHF1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 578
    9:33 AM8h56
    Fribourg
    6:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    CHF1211One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM22h35
    Fribourg, Poya
    12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    CHF821One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM22h41
    Fribourg, Poya
    12:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    CHF841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM29h15
    Fribourg, Poya
    6:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    CHF1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2506 | 2506+easyJetU21577
    6:27 AM7h03
    Fribourg
    1:30 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21183
    7:40 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:10 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1115 · AF1510
    10:55 AM6h30
    Zurich Airport
    5:25 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF2051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Fribourg to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Fribourg to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Fribourg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fribourg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of CHF94.

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

A bus is CHF9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Hamburg costing on average CHF103.

A bus is CHF27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Hamburg costing on average CHF121.

The fastest way to travel from Fribourg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 49m.

Bus takes on average 18h 32m.

The distance from Fribourg to Hamburg is approximately 484 miles (780 km).
The average frequency per day from Fribourg to Hamburg is:
  • Around 74 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fribourg and Hamburg 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 Fribourg to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fribourg and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Fribourg, Poya and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fribourg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Service d'automobiles TPF to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fribourg to Hamburg:
  • 9 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Fribourg to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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