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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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$62 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM1h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:05 AM1h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:05 AM1h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz$151One-way0 transfers
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RE 4912 · 30498:05 AM2h08Zurich HB10:13 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt$721One-way1 transfer
IR 3259 · REX 25885 · 177128:08 AM2h42Zurich HB10:50 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt$831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM2h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:20 AMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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