Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg by train

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Overview: trains from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:12 View journey
Last train 22:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 163
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey US$113.50 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 38m
Train operators 19

Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 163 kilometres.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Bourg-en-Bresse and Fribourg

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$113.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Fribourg on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 3 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 08:12: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:12: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 08:12: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:12: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 56 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg?

This journey covers a total of 163 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 50 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Bourg-en-Bresse and Fribourg?

You can secure tickets for travel between Bourg-en-Bresse and Fribourg up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Fribourg.

FAQs about the train journey from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg

Want to know more about your journey from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Bourg-en-Bresse to Fribourg is 163 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.