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Compare bus and train for Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 53, while a train costs an average of CHF 139.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 53 Average price Cheapest | CHF 139 Average price | CHF 75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is CHF 87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen costing on average CHF 139.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around CHF 53 compared to roughly CHF 75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 23. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 5h 46m 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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How to get from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 AM 10h25 Chemnitz 4:40 PM Friedrichshafen CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 AM 10h25 Chemnitz 4:40 PM Friedrichshafen CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 AM 10h25 Chemnitz 4:40 PM Friedrichshafen CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is CHF 87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Friedrichshafen costing on average CHF 139.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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