The cheapest and fastest trains from Friedrichshafen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Zurich will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Friedrichshafen to Zurich you need to make at least one change.
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IC 4818:002h23Friedrichshafen Stadt10:23Zurich HB£241One-way2 changes
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IC 1839:022h21Friedrichshafen Stadt11:23Zurich HB£251One-way2 changes
3048 · RE 49178:452h10Friedrichshafen Stadt10:55Zurich HB£461One-way1 change
33729 · EC 1969:322h56Friedrichshafen Stadt12:28Zurich HB£531One-way1 change
33729 · REX 5565 · S 3 · IR 22149:322h50Friedrichshafen Stadt12:22Zurich HB£531One-way4 changes
3048 · RE 49178:452h10Friedrichshafen Stadt10:55Zurich HB£461One-way1 change
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IC 1839:022h21Friedrichshafen Stadt11:23Zurich HB£251One-way2 changes
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IC 4818:002h23Friedrichshafen Stadt10:23Zurich HB£241One-way2 changes
33729 · REX 5565 · S 3 · IR 22149:322h50Friedrichshafen Stadt12:22Zurich HB£531One-way4 changes
33725 · REX 5559 · S 3 · IR 22107:282h54Friedrichshafen Stadt10:22Zurich HB£531One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Friedrichshafen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 77 km
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£29 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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.
Live departures
Friedrichshafen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S 7 11720 | 11720 · IR 75 2108 | 2108 · S 11 19126 | 19126 | 6:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 7:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11720 | 11720 · IR 75 2108 | 2108 | 6:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 7:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11720 | 11720 · S 24 20427 | 20427 | 6:17 Romanshorn station | 1h21 | 7:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 11720 | 11720 · IR 75 2108 | 2108 · S 7 18727 | 18727 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 6:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 7:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 7 11720 | 11720 · IR 75 2108 | 2108 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 6:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 7:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 23 19026 | 19026 | 6:32 Romanshorn station | 1h07 | 7:39 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 23 19026 | 19026 · S 12 19226 | 19226 | 6:32 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 7:50 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · S 11 19128 | 19128 | 6:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 8:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 6:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 7:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 11724 | 11724 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 8:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11724 | 11724 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 11 19130 | 19130 | 7:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 8:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10810 | 10810 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 7:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 9:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 10810 | 10810 | 7:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 8:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
17762+ S6+ IC 481 | On time 8:00 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h23 | 10:23 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
3048 · RE 4917 | 8:45 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 10:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
17766+ S6+ IC 183 | On time 9:02 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 11:23 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 7 11732 | 11732 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 · S 11 19138 | 19138 | 9:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 10:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11732 | 11732 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 9:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 10:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11732 | 11732 · S 24 20439 | 20439 | 9:17 Romanshorn station | 1h21 | 10:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 11732 | 11732 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 10:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 7 11732 | 11732 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 10:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
33729 · REX 5565 · S 3 · IR 2214 | 9:32 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h50 | 12:22 Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
33729 · EC 196 | 9:32 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h56 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 8 10814 | 10814 | 9:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 10:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 10814 | 10814 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 9:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 11:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 10814 | 10814 · S 7 18741 | 18741 · S 8 18841 | 18841 | 9:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 10:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10814 | 10814 · S 8 18841 | 18841 | 9:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 10:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
17768+ S6+ IC 483 | On time 10:02 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h21 | 12:23 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 7 11736 | 11736 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 · S 11 19142 | 19142 | 10:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 11:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11736 | 11736 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 10:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 11:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
3078 · RE 4921 | 10:45 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h10 | 12:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 | 10:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 11:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · S 11 19144 | 19144 | 10:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 12:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
17770+ S6+ IC 185 | On time 11:05 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h18 | 13:23 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
17715 · REX 25886 · IR 3268 | 11:07 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h45 | 13:52 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 7 11740 | 11740 · IR 75 2118 | 2118 · S 11 19146 | 19146 | 11:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 12:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11740 | 11740 · IR 75 2118 | 2118 | 11:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 12:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
33733 · EC 194 | 11:32 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h56 | 14:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
33733 · REX 5571 · S 3 · IR 2218 | 11:32 Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h50 | 14:22 Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
IC 8 10418 | 10418 · S 11 19148 | 19148 | 11:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 13:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 10418 | 10418 | 11:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 12:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 11744 | 11744 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 · S 11 19150 | 19150 | 12:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 13:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11744 | 11744 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 13:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 | 12:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 13:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · S 11 19152 | 19152 | 12:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 14:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 7 11760 | 11760 · IR 75 2128 | 2128 · S 7 18767 | 18767 · S 8 18867 | 18867 | 16:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 17:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 7 11760 | 11760 · IR 75 2128 | 2128 | 16:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 17:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11760 | 11760 · IR 75 2128 | 2128 · S 8 18867 | 18867 | 16:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 17:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 7 11760 | 11760 · IR 75 2128 | 2128 · S 11 19166 | 19166 | 16:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 17:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11760 | 11760 · S 24 20467 | 20467 | 16:17 Romanshorn station | 1h21 | 17:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · S 7 18769 | 18769 · S 8 18869 | 18869 | 16:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 17:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · S 8 18869 | 18869 | 16:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 17:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 8 828 | 828 | 16:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 17:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · S 11 19168 | 19168 | 16:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 18:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 7 11764 | 11764 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 · S 11 19170 | 19170 | 17:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 18:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11764 | 11764 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 17:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 18:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11764 | 11764 · S 24 20471 | 20471 | 17:17 Romanshorn station | 1h21 | 18:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 11764 | 11764 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 · S 7 18771 | 18771 · S 8 18871 | 18871 | 17:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 18:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 7 11764 | 11764 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 · S 8 18871 | 18871 | 17:17 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 18:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10430 | 10430 | 17:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 18:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 10430 | 10430 · S 11 19172 | 19172 | 17:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 19:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 10430 | 10430 · S 7 18773 | 18773 · S 8 18873 | 18873 | 17:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 18:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10430 | 10430 · S 8 18873 | 18873 | 17:47 Romanshorn station | 1h12 | 18:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 11768 | 11768 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 18:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 19:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11768 | 11768 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 · S 11 19174 | 19174 | 18:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 19:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · S 11 19176 | 19176 | 18:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 20:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 832 | 832 | 18:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 19:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 11772 | 11772 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 · S 11 19178 | 19178 | 19:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 20:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
S 7 11772 | 11772 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 19:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 20:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 8 834 | 834 · S 11 19180 | 19180 | 19:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 21:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 834 | 834 | 19:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 20:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 11776 | 11776 · IR 75 2136 | 2136 | 20:17 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 21:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 7 11776 | 11776 · IR 75 2136 | 2136 · S 11 19182 | 19182 | 20:17 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 21:35 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 8 836 | 836 · S 11 19184 | 19184 | 20:47 Romanshorn station | 1h18 | 22:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 8 836 | 836 | 20:47 Romanshorn station | 1h09 | 21:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Friedrichshafen to Zurich
Trains from Friedrichshafen to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Friedrichshafen to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Friedrichshafen and Zurich from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Friedrichshafen to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Friedrichshafen to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Friedrichshafen and Zurich
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:15 - 16:30
- Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
- Kochlöffel
- Ailinger Hof
- Cafe Vinebar Al Porto
- Felders
- Stadthotel Kleiner Berg
- Select Hotel Goldenes Rad Friedrichshafen
- Schwanen
- Villa Von Soden
- Do-X
- Imbiss auf Besucherterrasse
- LSC Restaurant
- Volare
- McDonald's
- Antalya
- Kochlöffel
- Ailinger Hof
- Stadthotel Kleiner Berg
- Select Hotel Goldenes Rad Friedrichshafen
- Schwanen
- Hotel Zeppelin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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