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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.65 (€-0.53). The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM7h05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM7h05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJ 286+
ICE 217 · ICE 59610:42 AM4h34Innsbruck Hbf3:16 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1291One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1206 · ICE 598 · 48238:20 AM5h05Innsbruck Hbf1:25 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1141One-way2 transfers
ICE 1206 · ICE 598+
RE38:20 AM5h05Innsbruck Hbf1:25 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1181One-way2 transfers
RJ 286 · ICE 596 · ICE 21710:42 AM4h34Innsbruck Hbf3:16 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$1301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM5h45Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:45 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße5:55 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM6h15Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße8:00 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Friedrichshafen costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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