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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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How to get from Bonn to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 PM12h05Bonn11:10 AMFriedrichshafen$421One-way0 transfers
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11:05 PM12h05Bonn11:10 AMFriedrichshafen$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 PM11h45Bonn9:00 AMFriedrichshafen$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
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