How to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $60.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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$12

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$84

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2h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $60 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

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

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from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM3h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2:05 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM3h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2:05 PMFriedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM1h55
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:00 AMFriedrichshafen, Am Flugplatz
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 480 · 17789+SBBS6
    7:37 PM2h15
    Zurich HB
    9:52 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 829 · Fähre · 17841
    7:04 PM2h13
    Zurich HB
    9:17 PMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4912 · 3049
    8:05 AM2h08
    Zurich HB
    10:13 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Friedrichshafen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Friedrichshafen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Friedrichshafen costing on average $60 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

The distance from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Friedrichshafen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Friedrichshafen:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen often also extend their vacation to go to Konstanz, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Meersburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Friedrichshafen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Friedrichshafen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Friedrichshafen's key attractions, such as the Zeppelin Museum, Lake Constance, and local vineyards.
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