How to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €139.

Distance: 338 miles (544 km)

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€117

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€55

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€139

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€149

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6h 4m

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5h 34m

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12h 18m

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2h 5m

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7h 51m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Friedrichshafen:

A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average €117.

A bus is €84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average €139.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 4m.

Bus takes on average 12h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Friedrichshafen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 17m faster (5h 34m by train vs 7h 51m by car) and roughly €32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€117 vs €149). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Friedrichshafen

How to get from Paris to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    10:55 PM13h15
    Paris
    12:10 PMFriedrichshafen
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:55 PM13h15
    Paris
    12:10 PMFriedrichshafen
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:00 PM12h00
    Paris
    9:00 AMFriedrichshafen
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM14h10
    Paris
    7:05 PMFriedrichshafen
    611One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen

Travel to Friedrichshafen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Friedrichshafen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Friedrichshafen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Friedrichshafen:

A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average €117.

A bus is €84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Friedrichshafen costing on average €139.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 4m.

Bus takes on average 12h 18m.

The distance from Paris to Friedrichshafen is approximately 338 miles (544 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Friedrichshafen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Friedrichshafen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Friedrichshafen often also extend their vacation to go to Konstanz, Berlin, Vienna, Zurich, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Friedrichshafen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Friedrichshafen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Friedrichshafen's key attractions, such as the Zeppelin Museum, Lake Constance, and local vineyards.
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