- Must visit
Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
The city’s signature museum on airship history, design, and technology. Original artifacts and a partial Hindenburg reconstruction make it essential.
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €53 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h55 | 10:00 AM Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h45 | 11:00 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h20 | 11:00 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h25 | 11:10 AM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h55 | 5:40 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h10 | 6:00 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Friedrichshafen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Friedrichshafen trip today.
The city’s signature museum on airship history, design, and technology. Original artifacts and a partial Hindenburg reconstruction make it essential.
Major aviation museum at the airport with aircraft, simulators, and Dornier engineering history. Ideal for technology and transport enthusiasts.
Compact school museum showing classrooms, teaching tools, and daily education history from past centuries in the region.
Long lakeside promenade for walking, views of the Alps, harbor activity, and sunset. It is the city’s classic public space.
The main harbor area with ferries, excursion boats, and open lake views. A practical and scenic base for exploring the city.
Central square near the waterfront used for markets, events, and everyday city life. A good orientation point in the center.
Cheese-filled pasta pockets from Swabia, often topped with caramelized onions. A regional classic around Lake Constance and a staple in local inns.
Soft egg noodles, usually served with cheese and fried onions or with gravy. One of the most beloved traditional Swabian comfort foods.
Thin pancakes sliced into strips and served in clear beef broth. Common across Swabia and southern Germany as a traditional starter.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in Hotel Maier, known for refined regional cuisine, polished service, and a calm upscale setting in Fischbach.
Historic brewery tavern serving hearty Swabian dishes and beer in a traditional atmosphere. A reliable choice for regional comfort food.
Popular traditional venue for Swabian classics, local beer, and generous portions in an informal setting suited to both locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels can rise in summer trade fair and lake season; dining is mid-priced, while local buses and regional trains are fairly reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Friedrichshafen Airport -> Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Friedrichshafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Friedrichshafen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
Available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof: Basic accessibility features present.
Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz is 3 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz.
Available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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