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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 26h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fribourg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fribourg is 1340 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 36m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fribourg train from?

Edinburgh to Fribourg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fribourg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 36m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 26h 33m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Fribourg?

Fribourg is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:59 PM in Edinburgh and 9:59 PM in Fribourg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fribourg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Fribourg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 137+ hotels available in Fribourg.

Edinburgh to Fribourg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fribourg by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 59m
CHF 107–327
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
7h 4m
CHF 105–310
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 36m
CHF 367–731
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus
26h 33m
CHF 109–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Fribourgcar
16h 42m
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
7h 12m
CHF 125–350
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
10h 20m
CHF 134–329
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S40 / ...
13h 55m
CHF 361–622
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S40 / ...
30h 20m
CHF 167–386
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Fribourgcar
17h 47m
CHF 231–386

Edinburgh to Fribourg by train and foot

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13h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 367Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,340.5 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fribourg/Freiburg via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bern in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fribourg/Freiburg via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Bern in around 26h 33m.

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