There are 4 ways to get from Como to Fribourg by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Arth
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
- Take the train from Luzern to Fribourg/FreiburgIr15 / ...
4h 38mCHF 75–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Station024
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to FribourgN953 / ...
7h 11mCHF 44–77Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Como to Fribourg291.9 km
3h 52mCHF 47–68Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Fribourg/FreiburgIc
4h 51mCHF 63–162
Como to Fribourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Fribourg is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Zurich Bus Station and Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Como and Fribourg is 330 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Como to Fribourg without a car is to train via Arth which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Como to Fribourg, including transfers.
Como to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como Grandate station.
Como to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Fribourg is to train via Arth which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Fribourg, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Fribourg/Freiburg via Arth-Goldau and Luzern in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como Grandate to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Zurich Bus Station, Fribourg, and Fribourg, Poya in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Luzern to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Como to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Fribourg is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Como to Fribourg.
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