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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Friedrichshafen to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Munich:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Munich costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $35 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 Munich
How to get from Friedrichshafen to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4202 · ICE 6994:49 AM 2h38 Friedrichshafen Stadt 7:27 AM Munich Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
4202 · ICE 6994:49 AM 2h38 Friedrichshafen Stadt 7:27 AM Munich Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus8:10 PM 2h20 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 10:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4230 · ICE 10137:05 PM 2h35 Friedrichshafen Stadt 9:40 PM Munich Hbf $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
4204 · ICE 5616:03 AM 2h45 Friedrichshafen Stadt 8:48 AM Munich Hbf $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
4800 · ICE 10635:27 AM 3h03 Friedrichshafen Stadt 8:30 AM Munich Hbf $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:15 AM 2h25 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 12:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM 2h40 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 7:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 2h25 Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof 6:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Munich:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Munich costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Munich 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 Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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