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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $82 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 43m 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 Zurich to Friedrichshafen
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$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:05 AM1h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:05 AM1h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 380 · 17769+
S69:37 AM2h15Zurich HB11:52 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt$291One-way2 transfers - IC 488 · 17773+S611:37 AM2h18Zurich HB1:55 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$291One-way2 transfers
- IC 486 · 17777+S61:37 PM2h18Zurich HB3:55 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt$311One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with SBB.
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