How to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen

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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 $39. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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$47

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$120

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$104

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8h 22m

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7h 52m

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8h 56m

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8h 26m

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6h 27m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Friedrichshafen costing on average $120 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 52m.

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

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

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from Dresden to Friedrichshafen

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

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:44 AM7h41
    Dresden
    4:25 PMFriedrichshafen
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    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:44 AM7h41
    Dresden
    4:25 PMFriedrichshafen
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    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    2:11 PM7h14
    Dresden
    9:25 PMFriedrichshafen
    $2061One-way
    4 transfers

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  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:11 AM8h14
    Dresden
    6:25 PMFriedrichshafen
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    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:11 PM8h14
    Dresden
    8:25 PMFriedrichshafen
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    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:11 PM8h28
    Dresden
    12:39 AMFriedrichshafen
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    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Friedrichshafen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Friedrichshafen costing on average $120 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 52m.

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

The distance from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Friedrichshafen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Friedrichshafen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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