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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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$122 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest |
7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Friedrichshafen to Vienna
How to get from Friedrichshafen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM10h00Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof10:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM10h00Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof10:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
33735 · ECE 191 · RJX 6912:32 PM7h00Friedrichshafen Stadt7:32 PMVienna Hbf$2161One-way2 transfers
Other options
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REX 1+
RJX 8679:32 AM8h00Friedrichshafen Stadt5:32 PMVienna Hbf$1561One-way2 transfers
RE3+
REX 1+
RJX 8679:32 AM8h25Friedrichshafen Stadt5:57 PMVienna Airport$1561One-way2 transfers
RE3+
REX 1+
RJX 867+
IC 7419:32 AM8h31Friedrichshafen Stadt6:03 PMVienna Hbf$1561One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM9h20Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof11:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM10h00Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof4:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM10h05Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Vienna:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Vienna costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Friedrichshafen to Vienna costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Flight takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Vienna by train.
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