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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 prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 52m. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €82.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €131 Average price |
8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $56 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Friedrichshafen costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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