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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 an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 9h 57m versus 5h 51m 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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
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