What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Fribourg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Fribourg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Fribourg is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 30.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Fribourg?

The distance between Basel and Fribourg is 131 km. The road distance is 128.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Fribourg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 65.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Fribourg?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Basel to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Fribourg bus from?

Basel to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Fribourg train from?

Basel to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Fribourg?

The best way to get from Basel to Fribourg is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Fribourg bus arrive?

Basel to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Fribourg train arrive?

Basel to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Fribourg is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Basel to Fribourg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Fribourg?

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

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Basel to Fribourg - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Fribourg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Fribourg/FreiburgIr15 / ...
1h 32m
CHF 28–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to BernFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.Ev1 / ...
2h 9m
CHF 16–24
Drive 128.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Fribourg128.8 km
1h 24m
CHF 21–30

Basel to Fribourg by train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.8 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Fribourg/Freiburg via Bern in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. via Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 2h 9m.

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