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Musée d'art et d'histoire
Art and history museum in a former slaughterhouse, presenting regional archaeology, sculpture, painting, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£108
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£112
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
8 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
8 h 40 m
Trains on 18 Sept
8
Distance
780 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Fribourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Fribourg will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Hamburg to Fribourg you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IR 2530
ICE 107 · IR 2530
ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 724
ICE 7 · ICE 375 · IR 2536
ICE 1127 · ECE 75 · IC 641 · IC 736
ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 724
ICE 7+
S6+
IC 635 · IC 732
ICE 1127 · ECE 75 · IC 641 · IC 736
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IR 2530
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 983 · IR 2534Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 780 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 9m Average total duration 23h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Fribourg:
A coach is £8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Fribourg costing on average £75.
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Fribourg costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Coach takes on average 23h 39m.
The journey is about 1h 1m faster (8h 58m by train vs 9h 59m by car) and roughly £109 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£84 vs £193). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Fribourg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:01 Hamburg | 11h55 | 17:56 Fribourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:29 Hamburg | 8h27 | 16:56 Fribourg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:29 Hamburg | 8h27 | 17:56 Fribourg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Fribourg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £54 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 780 km distance in 8h 27m.
Distance 780 km |
Average train duration 8h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 27m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Fribourg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fribourg trip today.
Art and history museum in a former slaughterhouse, presenting regional archaeology, sculpture, painting, and changing exhibitions.
Contemporary art centre in a former brewery, known for ambitious exhibitions by Swiss and international artists in industrial spaces.
Museum exploring Gutenberg-era printing, presses, and graphic arts through interactive displays in the heart of the old town.
Fribourg’s riverside old town quarter with cobbled lanes, medieval houses, bridges, and one of the city’s most atmospheric walks.
Main old-town street lined with historic facades, shops, and civic buildings, ideal for discovering Fribourg’s bilingual character on foot.
Scenic funicular route and surrounding riverside area linking the upper and lower town, popular for views and local atmosphere.
A rich fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois. It is a canton classic, valued for its smooth texture and strong regional cheese identity.
Traditional Fribourg meringues served with thick double cream from Gruyère. A beloved regional dessert linked to local dairy farming.
A dense saffron bread from the canton, often linked to Bénichon festivities. Its yellow crumb and gentle sweetness make it distinctive.
Well-regarded restaurant with seasonal menus and an intimate atmosphere. Suitable for a more leisurely dinner with modern French-influenced cooking.
Elegant restaurant serving refined seasonal cuisine in a polished setting. A strong choice for a higher-end meal in central Fribourg.
Historic café and restaurant in the old town, known for classic Swiss dishes, desserts and a relaxed setting with local character.
Fribourg is costly for travellers, with higher hotel, dining and transport prices than many nearby European cities, though it is usually a little cheaper than Zurich or Geneva.
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants, cafés and taxis, or leave about CHF 1-5 for good service; large tips are not expected.
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Fribourg/Freiburg station -> Fribourg Centre, Fribourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Fribourg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fribourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Fribourg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Fribourg station pair, with some services arriving at Fribourg, Gare routiere. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Fribourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Bergedorf is 15 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Bergedorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Casa Vecchia, Burger Lounge, Il mío, Olivo
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Nearby hotels include Sachsentor, Hotel Hanseat.
Fribourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Pérolles, Café du Midi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Fribourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fribourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fribourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fribourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fribourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alpha, Hotel de la Rose, NH Fribourg Hotel.
Fribourg, Gare routiere has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fribourg, Gare routiere.
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