How to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen

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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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Driving

$89

Average price

$55

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Cheapest

$105

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 18m

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30m

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10h 30m

Average total duration

10h 0m

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30m

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6h 42m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 35m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dortmund and Friedrichshafen including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Dortmund
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Dortmund
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Dortmund
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:50 PM18h15
    Dortmund
    5:05 PMFriedrichshafen
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    5:40 PM15h20
    Dortmund
    9:00 AMFriedrichshafen
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Friedrichshafen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Friedrichshafen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 35m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is approximately 281 miles (453 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.

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