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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 €47, while a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€123 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average €52.
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around €123 compared to roughly €111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€11. The journey takes 7h 1m versus 6h 23m 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 Vienna to Friedrichshafen
How to get from Vienna to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM 9h30 Vienna 6:30 PM Friedrichshafen €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 AM 9h30 Vienna 6:30 PM Friedrichshafen €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM 9h30 Vienna 6:30 PM Friedrichshafen €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:25 PM 11h35 Vienna 9:00 AM Friedrichshafen €35 1 One-way 0 transfers10:25 PM 11h35 Vienna 10:00 AM Friedrichshafen €38 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 AM 10h45 Vienna 2:45 PM Friedrichshafen €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average €52.
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bayerische Regiobahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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