How to travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich

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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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from Friedrichshafen to Zurich

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

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bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10PM2h40
Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
08:50PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
06:10PM2h40
Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
08:50PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn3048 · RE 4917
08:45AM2h10
Friedrichshafen Stadt
10:55AMZurich HB
$641One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn17766+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 183
09:02AM2h21
Friedrichshafen Stadt
11:23AMZurich HB
$411One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17762+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 481
08:00AM2h23
Friedrichshafen Stadt
10:23AMZurich HB
$411One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Friedrichshafen and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Zurich costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Friedrichshafen to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Friedrichshafen to Zurich, 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 Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Friedrichshafen to Zurich:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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