How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen

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Travel Information to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance173 miles (279 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $109
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $25 (€22) • 3 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $109 (€95) • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 173 miles (279 km) to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:00AM7h50
Frankfurt am Main
04:50PMFriedrichshafen
$281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:00AM7h50
Frankfurt am Main
04:50PMFriedrichshafen
$281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
09:00AM7h50
Frankfurt am Main
04:50PMFriedrichshafen
$281One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
10:45PM10h30
Frankfurt am Main
09:15AMFriedrichshafen
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:35PM14h10
Frankfurt am Main
08:45AMFriedrichshafen
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:15AM8h05
Frankfurt am Main
02:20PMFriedrichshafen
$381One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main on Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen

      FAQs: 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 Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen including taking a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average $25 (€22).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen:

      A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $25 (€22) from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.

      Taking a train costs $84 (€73) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $109 (€95).

      The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen is by flight, which takes on average 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Friedrichshafen by bus takes 7 h 50 min on average.

      Getting to Friedrichshafen by train takes 3 h 35 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 173 miles (279 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.

      The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen is:

      • Around 12 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen:

      • Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Friedrichshafen at Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
      • Flights most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Friedrichshafen at Friedrichshafen Airport.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen:

      • You can travel from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen by bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€22) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.
      • You can travel by plane from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen with Lufthansa Cityline (2), and you can find Lufthansa Cityline (2) Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen tickets for $109 (€95) on Omio.
      • You can travel to Friedrichshafen from Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€22) with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Friedrichshafen with Deutsche Bahn.

      Direct services to Friedrichshafen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen? Many Omio customers who go from Frankfurt am Main to Friedrichshafen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Munich, Konstanz, Berlin, Paris or Zurich. If you're looking to explore Munich, Konstanz, Berlin, Paris or Zurich from Friedrichshafen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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