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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $164 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Brussels to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Friedrichshafen costing on average $164.
A bus is $481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Friedrichshafen costing on average $556.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (6h 51m by train vs 7h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $164 compared to roughly $145 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Brussels to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Friedrichshafen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:31 AM8h45Brussels3:16 PMFriedrichshafen$1431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
6:31 AM8h45Brussels3:16 PMFriedrichshafen$1431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10:34 AM7h18Brussels5:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1501One-way2 transfers
Other options
12:34 PM7h18Brussels7:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1501One-way2 transfers
2:34 PM7h18Brussels9:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1501One-way2 transfers
6:31 AM7h21Brussels1:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Friedrichshafen costing on average $164.
A bus is $481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Friedrichshafen costing on average $556.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
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