There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Fribourg by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 46 min
$134 - $225
Cheapest option
Bus • 7 h 1 min
$27 - $45
4 alternative options
Drive • 4 h 36 min
$60 - $90
Fly to Basel, train • 4 h 49 min
$121 - $348
Fly to Zurich, train • 5 h 6 min
$150 - $410
Fly to Geneva, train • 6 h 6 min
$85 - $235
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Fribourg is to bus which costs 23€ - 40€ and takes 7 h 1 min.
The quickest way to get from Munich to Fribourg is to drive which costs 50€ - 80€ and takes 4 h 36 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Munich, Munich central bus station and arriving at Fribourg, gare CFF via Fribourg, cimetière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 1 min.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 46 min.
The distance between Munich and Fribourg is 364 km. The road distance is 466.1 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 5 h 46 min and costs 110€ - 200€.
It takes approximately 5 h 46 min to get from Munich to Fribourg, including transfers.
Munich to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich, Munich central bus station.
Munich to Fribourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn, depart from München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) station.
The best way to get from Munich to Fribourg is to train which takes 5 h 46 min and costs 110€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 23€ - 40€ and takes 7 h 1 min.
- Distance: 227.6 miles
- Duration: 5 h 46 min
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Fribourg, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Munich to Fribourg via Zürich HB (Carpark Sihlquai) and Zürich HB in around 5 h 46 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich to Fribourg 5 times a week. Tickets cost $26 - $45 and the journey takes 6 h 45 min.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $500
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Munich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $500
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Munich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $470
Deutsche Bahn is the German railway company, and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe. Based in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994, and offers many different types of rail transportation including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) to Zürich HB (Carpark Sihlquai)
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80 - $140
- Website
- bahn.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $90
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Bern to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $16
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $95
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Bern to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- bls.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Munich Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Munich to Fribourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.
Munich to Fribourg train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Fribourg is 466 km. It takes approximately 4 h 36 min to drive from Munich to Fribourg.
Lufthansa offers flights from Munich Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 139+ hotels available in Fribourg. Prices start at $80 USD per night.