How to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen

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Compare bus and train for Friedrichshafen to Tübingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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$34

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$26

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$24

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2h 52m

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2h 22m

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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2h 10m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Friedrichshafen and Tübingen including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.80 (€-8.76). The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 10m 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.

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from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen

How to get from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn4240 · 3256
    8:35 AM2h22
    Friedrichshafen Stadt
    10:57 AMTübingen Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn4240 · 3256
    8:35 AM2h22
    Friedrichshafen Stadt
    10:57 AMTübingen Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn4240 · 3256
    8:35 AM2h22
    Friedrichshafen Stadt
    10:57 AMTübingen Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn3076 · 3258
    10:34 AM2h23
    Friedrichshafen Stadt
    12:57 PMTübingen Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn32474 · 3254
    6:30 AM2h27
    Friedrichshafen Stadt
    8:57 AMTübingen Hbf
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen

Travel to Tübingen 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 Friedrichshafen to Tübingen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Friedrichshafen and Tübingen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 52m.

The distance from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Tübingen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Tübingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Bodensee-Oberschwaben- Bahn to go to Tübingen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Friedrichshafen to Tübingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Paris, Munich, Zurich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tübingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tübingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Tübingen, allowing time to visit the historic old town, enjoy a boat ride on the Neckar River, and explore nearby attractions like Hohentübingen Castle and the university's botanical garden.

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