Zurich to Fribourg train
Book a train ticket from Zurich to Fribourg
Book a train ticket from Zurich to Fribourg
Information about the Zurich to Fribourg train
| Number routes per day | 35 |
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| Average route time | 1h 25m |
| Shortest route time | 1h 24m |
| First hour of departure | 5h 19m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 02m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
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To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Fribourg, which station(s) will I arrive at?
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Price of a Zurich – Fribourg Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Fribourg, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass. Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Fribourg with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Fribourg at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Zurich – Fribourg
Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Fribourg? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.
Last-minute Zurich – Fribourg Train
The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Fribourg train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Fribourg, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Zurich to Fribourg and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Fribourg on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Fribourg?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Zurich to Fribourg with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Zurich to Fribourg train?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Zurich to Fribourg by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Fribourg allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
What on-board services are available on the Zurich to Fribourg train?
SBB
SBB
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Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant
Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
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Free Internet on board and in stations
Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
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Enhanced comfort in 1st class
Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
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Transporting your luggage on board the train
SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
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Transporting your bicycle on board the train
Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
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Travelling with your pet
Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.
Zurich to Fribourg train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 5h 19m | 6h 56m | 1h 37m | SBB | |
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| 6h 02m | 7h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 6h 32m | 7h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 7h 02m | 8h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 7h 32m | 8h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 8h 02m | 9h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 8h 32m | 9h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 9h 02m | 10h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 9h 32m | 10h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 10h 02m | 11h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 10h 32m | 11h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 11h 02m | 12h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 11h 32m | 12h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 12h 02m | 13h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 12h 32m | 13h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 13h 02m | 14h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 13h 32m | 14h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 14h 02m | 15h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 14h 32m | 15h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 15h 02m | 16h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 15h 32m | 16h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 16h 02m | 17h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 16h 32m | 17h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 17h 02m | 18h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 17h 32m | 18h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 18h 02m | 19h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 18h 32m | 19h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 19h 02m | 20h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 19h 32m | 20h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 20h 02m | 21h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 20h 32m | 21h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 21h 02m | 22h 26m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 21h 32m | 22h 56m | 1h 24m | SBB | |
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| 22h 02m | 23h 30m | 1h 28m | SBB | |
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| 23h 02m | 0h 34m | 1h 32m | SBB | |
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