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Compare train and bus for Essen to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $171. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $171, and a train costs an average of $171.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$191 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Friedrichshafen costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 36m.
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How to get from Essen to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Friedrichshafen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:36 PM5h16Essen9:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
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- 4:36 PM5h16Essen9:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
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- 4:36 PM5h16Essen9:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6:36 PM5h16Essen11:52 PMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
- 4:59 PM5h26Essen10:25 PMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
- 6:59 PM5h40Essen12:39 AMFriedrichshafen$1101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Friedrichshafen costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 36m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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