How to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Friedrichshafen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $1168.

Distance: 281 miles (453 km)

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$1168

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$107

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$64

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$103

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5h 4m

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6h 38m

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13h 13m

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12h 43m

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6h 42m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $64.

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

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $107.

A bus is $1104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $1168.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 13h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dortmund and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 38m sooner (3h 4m by flight vs 6h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $1168 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen

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

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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
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Dortmund
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Dortmund
    9:10 AMFriedrichshafen
    $421One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $64.

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

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $107.

A bus is $1104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen costing on average $1168.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 13h 13m.

The distance from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is approximately 281 miles (453 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Friedrichshafen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
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 Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
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.
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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