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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare via Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Lyon to Fribourg?

The distance between Lyon and Fribourg is 287 km. The road distance is 264.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lyon to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Fribourg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Fribourg train from?

Lyon to Fribourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Fribourg?

The best way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Lyon to Fribourg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Fribourg train arrive?

Lyon to Fribourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Fribourg is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lyon to Fribourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 306+ hotels available in Fribourg.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Fribourg by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
3h 56m
CHF 48–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
4h 31m
CHF 15–25
Drive 264.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Fribourgcar 264.7 km
3h 17m
CHF 42–60

Lyon to Fribourg by train

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3h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.3 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Fribourg/Freiburg via Genève in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 14–22 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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