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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $1,238.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$162 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $1,238 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Friedrichshafen to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Brussels:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Brussels costing on average $162.
A bus is $1,160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Friedrichshafen to Brussels costing on average $1,238.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (6h 48m by train vs 8h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $162 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Friedrichshafen to Brussels
How to get from Friedrichshafen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM 18h00 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM 18h00 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
4240 · ICE 690 · ICE 200 · ICE 3148:35 AM 6h51 Friedrichshafen Stadt 3:26 PM Brussels-North $226 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
ICE 216 · ICE 1212:35 PM 7h00 Friedrichshafen Stadt 7:35 PM Brussels-Midi $144 1 One-way 1 transfer
4240 · ICE 690 · ICE 3148:35 AM 7h00 Friedrichshafen Stadt 3:35 PM Brussels-Midi $157 1 One-way 2 transfers
3076 · ICE 598 · ICE 1410:34 AM 7h01 Friedrichshafen Stadt 5:35 PM Brussels-Midi $157 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 18h15 Friedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz 12:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM 19h45 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 12:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Brussels:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Brussels costing on average $162.
A bus is $1,160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Friedrichshafen to Brussels costing on average $1,238.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Brussels by flight.
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