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Compare train and bus for Munich to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.84 (€-5.60). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 29m 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 Munich to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Munich to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM2h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM2h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:05 PM2h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 690 · 42458:45 AM2h39Munich Hbf11:24 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1094 · 48059:47 AM2h38Munich Hbf12:25 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$311One-way1 transfer
- ICE 918 · 421310:19 AM2h33Munich Hbf12:52 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:50 AM2h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)10:15 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM2h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:55 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 PM2h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:45 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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