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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Zurich will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Zurich without transferring at least once.
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IC 483
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IC 485
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IC 481
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IC 181
3048 · RE 4917
3052 · RE 4921
3044 · RE 4913
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IC 181
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IC 185Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Friedrichshafen to Zurich:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Zurich costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Zurich trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32695 · S 1 · S 3 · IR 2208 | 6:27 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h55 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
17797 · IC 181+ S6 | 6:51 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h32 | 9:23 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17762 · IC 481+ S6 | 8:00 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h23 | 10:23 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3048 · RE 4917 | 8:45 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 10:55 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17766 · IC 183+ S6 | 9:02 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 11:23 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3079 · R 25965 · S 3 · IR 2214 | 9:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h51 | 12:22 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
3079 · EC 196 | 9:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h57 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17768 · IC 483+ S6 | 10:02 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 12:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3078 · RE 4921 | 10:45 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 12:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17770 · IC 185+ S6 | 11:05 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h18 | 1:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17715 · REX 25886 · IR 3268 | 11:07 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h45 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
4245 · R 25971 · S 3 · IR 2218 | 11:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h51 | 2:22 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
4245 · EC 194 | 11:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h57 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17772 · IC 485+ S6 | 12:02 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 2:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3056 · RE 4925 | 12:45 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17774 · IC 187+ S6 | 1:05 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h18 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
32687 · S 1 · S 3 · IR 2222 | 1:31 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h51 | 4:22 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
32687 · EC 192 | 1:31 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h57 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17776 · IC 487+ S6 | 2:02 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 4:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3060 · RE 4929 | 2:45 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 4:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17778 · IC 189+ S6 | 3:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h20 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 217 · S 3 · IR 2226 · IC 730 | 3:30 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h52 | 6:22 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
17780 · IC 489+ S6 | 4:02 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 6:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3064 · RE 4933 | 4:45 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 6:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17782 · IC 281+ S6 | 5:02 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 7:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17727 · REX 25892 · IR 3280 | 5:07 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h45 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17784 · IC 381+ S6 | 6:02 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 8:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
3068 · RE 4937 | 6:45 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 8:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
17786 · IC 283+ S6 | 7:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h20 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17731 · REX 25894 · IR 3284 | 7:07 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h45 | 9:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
17796 · IR 2106+ S6 | 12:19 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 6h07 | 6:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Friedrichshafen to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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