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Compare bus and train for Lausanne to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€114 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around €114 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€54. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 4h 1m 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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How to get from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 10:13 AM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 10:13 AM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
5:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 10:13 AM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
7:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 12:13 PM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers9:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 2:13 PM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers11:34 AM 4h39 Lausanne 4:13 PM Friedrichshafen €157 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
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