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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $178 (€142).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:15 PM12h55Dortmund9:10 AMFriedrichshafen$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:15 PM12h55Dortmund9:10 AMFriedrichshafen$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 PM12h55Dortmund9:10 AMFriedrichshafen$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:50 PM18h15Dortmund5:05 PMFriedrichshafen$661One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM15h20Dortmund9:00 AMFriedrichshafen$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $178 (€142).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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