There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Fribourg by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
3h 54mCHF 49–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus N1149 / ...
4h 31mCHF 15–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
4h 9mCHF 33–63Drive 264.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Fribourgcar 264.7 km
3h 17mCHF 42–61
Lyon to Fribourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
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.
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 54m.
The distance between Lyon and Fribourg is 287 km. The road distance is 264.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Lyon to Fribourg, including transfers.
Lyon to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Fribourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Fribourg is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 31m.
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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 13–21 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–40
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–65
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.
Lyon to Fribourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Fribourg is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lyon to Fribourg.
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