Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen costing on average $129 (€104).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM16h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$881One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM16h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$881One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 585 · ICE 1285 · 3294 · ECE 1908:19 AM9h08Hamburg Hbf5:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1901One-way4 transfers
Other options
ICE 787 · ECE 98 · 337529:19 AM10h08Hamburg Hbf7:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1901One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM14h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:45 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM16h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:35 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM16h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:15 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$951One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen
Travel to Friedrichshafen 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 Hamburg to Friedrichshafen.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen costing on average $129 (€104).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
Travelling from Hamburg to Friedrichshafen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
