The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Fribourg
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Fribourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Fribourg will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lugano for Fribourg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lugano to Fribourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£74 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lugano to Fribourg train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Fribourg trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:02 Lugano | 4h24 | 13:26 Fribourg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Fribourg
Trains from Lugano to Fribourg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 21:33 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Fribourg trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Fribourg from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Lugano to Fribourg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Fribourg
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Avenue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Pérolles
- Café du Midi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alpha
- Hotel de la Rose
- NH Fribourg Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 105 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to major Swiss cities and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: SBB services
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