Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 384 miles (618 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€95 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
The journey is about 25m faster (7h 38m by train vs 8h 3m by car) and roughly €48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€95 vs €143). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM18h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 110:10 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€381One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM18h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 110:10 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€381One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM15h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:35 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€521One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:10 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM16h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:35 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€431One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM20h35Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:15 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof€441One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen
Travel to Friedrichshafen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
Travelling from Amsterdam to Friedrichshafen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

