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Compare train and bus for Paris to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €228.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
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€138 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average $74 (€59).
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average $108 (€86).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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