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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
$0.00
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen without transferring at least once.





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Trains from Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:05 PM Karlsruhe | 2h47 | 8:52 PM Friedrichshafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:29 PM Karlsruhe | 3h23 | 9:52 PM Friedrichshafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:28 PM Karlsruhe | 3h23 | 10:51 PM Friedrichshafen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:12 PM Karlsruhe | 8h43 | 7:55 AM Friedrichshafen | 1 transfer | |
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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 Stadt -> Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof, Friedrichshafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Friedrichshafen trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Friedrichshafen Stadt station pair, with some services arriving at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Friedrichshafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe 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: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach 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: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Friedrichshafen Stadt 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: Kochlöffel, Ailinger Hof, Cafe Vinebar Al Porto, Felders
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen Stadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Friedrichshafen Stadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Friedrichshafen Stadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen Stadt.
Nearby hotels include Stadthotel Kleiner Berg, Select Hotel Goldenes Rad Friedrichshafen, Schwanen, Villa Von Soden.
Friedrichshafen Flughafen is 3 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Do-X, Imbiss auf Besucherterrasse, LSC Restaurant, Volare
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen Flughafen.
Friedrichshafen Landratsamt is 1 km from Friedrichshafen city centre. Public transport options include:
Friedrichshafen Landratsamt 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: Asia & Sushi - Bar, Mensa DHBW Fallenbrunnen, Spicy-Grill Taverne, Restaurant Föhr
Wi-Fi is available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt. ATMs are available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt.
Ticket office support is available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt. Information desks are available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt.
Luggage storage is available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Friedrichshafen Landratsamt.
Nearby hotels include PLAZA Hotel Föhr am Bodensee, Villa Von Soden.
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