How to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen

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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Friedrichshafen

Omio recommends booking the train 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 $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. 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 $53, while a train costs an average of $88.

Distance: 237 miles (383 km)

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$88

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$88

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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10h 28m

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9h 58m

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5h 51m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average $88 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 56m faster (4h 55m by train vs 5h 51m by car) and roughly $0.64 (€0.52) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 (€72) vs $88 (€72)). 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.

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from Bonn to Friedrichshafen

How to get from Bonn to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:35 PM10h35
    Bonn
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    10:35 PM10h35
    Bonn
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:35 PM10h35
    Bonn
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Friedrichshafen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Friedrichshafen costing on average $88 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 28m.

The distance from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is approximately 237 miles (383 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Friedrichshafen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Friedrichshafen often also extend their vacation to go to Konstanz, Berlin, Vienna, Zurich, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Friedrichshafen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Friedrichshafen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Friedrichshafen's key attractions, such as the Zeppelin Museum, Lake Constance, and local vineyards.

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