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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 €34, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€62 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-21.14. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 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 Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM4h50Nuremberg5:20 PMFriedrichshafen€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 PM4h50Nuremberg5:20 PMFriedrichshafen€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:35 AM4h10Nuremberg2:45 PMFriedrichshafen€331One-way1 transfer
Other options
6:35 AM5h10Nuremberg11:45 AMFriedrichshafen€241One-way0 transfers
5:25 AM4h35Nuremberg10:00 AMFriedrichshafen€331One-way1 transfer
6:50 AM4h55Nuremberg11:45 AMFriedrichshafen€331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Friedrichshafen costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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