How to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen

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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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$47

Average price

$38

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Cheapest

$29

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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2h 31m

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2h 1m

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2h 26m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users.

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from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM7h00
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    9:40 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM7h00
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    9:40 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 267 · 4209
    8:51 AM2h02
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:53 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4209
    8:39 AM2h14
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:53 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4211
    9:37 AM2h15
    Stuttgart Hbf
    11:52 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511 · 3052
    8:17 AM2h08
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:25 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM8h25
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:40 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM7h20
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:40 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM5h55
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    4:55 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stuttgart and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ​Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB).
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.

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