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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Friedrichshafen to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Basel:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Basel costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Friedrichshafen to Basel
How to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:45 PM 5h35 Friedrichshafen 10:20 PM Basel €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 5h35 Friedrichshafen 10:20 PM Basel €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:15 AM 4h56 Friedrichshafen 4:11 PM Basel €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:45 PM 5h35 Friedrichshafen 9:20 PM Basel €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 AM 4h56 Friedrichshafen 3:11 PM Basel €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Basel:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Basel costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB to go to Basel by train.
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