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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 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 €48, while a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Friedrichshafen costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 9h 55m versus 6h 27m 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 Dresden to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 AM 11h35 Dresden 3:40 PM Friedrichshafen €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:05 AM 11h35 Dresden 3:40 PM Friedrichshafen €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM 10h35 Dresden 8:15 AM Friedrichshafen €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:00 PM 14h45 Dresden 11:45 AM Friedrichshafen €42 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 PM 14h45 Dresden 10:45 AM Friedrichshafen €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Friedrichshafen costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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