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Compare bus and train for Duisburg to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€77 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Friedrichshafen:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Duisburg to Friedrichshafen costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
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