How to travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen

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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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $99.

Distance: 321 miles (517 km)

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Flight

$121

Average price

$56

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Cheapest

$568

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Vienna to Friedrichshafen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM9h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    4:55 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM11h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ECE 192 · 33746
    8:28 AM6h59
    Vienna Hbf
    3:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $1891One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 662+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBBRE3
    8:28 AM7h59
    Vienna Hbf
    4:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 162+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBBRE3
    9:28 AM7h59
    Vienna Hbf
    5:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 754+ÖBBRJX 662+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBBRE3
    8:02 AM8h25
    Vienna Airport
    4:27 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $1371One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM9h30
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    7:30 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM11h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM10h45
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    3:45 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Friedrichshafen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Friedrichshafen costing on average $99 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Vienna to Friedrichshafen is approximately 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Friedrichshafen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK, Wiener Linien to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Friedrichshafen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Friedrichshafen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Friedrichshafen often also extend their vacation to go to Konstanz, Berlin, Zurich, Munich, Meersburg. 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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