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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £963.
Distance: 442 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£86 Average Price | £963 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen costing on average £86.
A coach is £921 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen costing on average £963.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (5h 15m by train vs 6h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £86 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Friedrichshafen from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Friedrichshafen are Konstanz, Ulm, Meersburg, Ravensburg and Lindau (Bodensee). Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Friedrichshafen on Omio.
Konstanz sits on Lake Constance at the Swiss border, known for its medieval old town and lively university feel. Harbour views, historic streets and the broad waters of the Bodensee give the city a relaxed character.
Ulm, on the Danube, is known for Ulm Minster and the world’s tallest church spire. Its compact centre pairs medieval corners and canalside areas with striking modern architecture.
Ravensburg is known for its medieval towers and gates, which give the old town a distinctive Upper Swabian character. It is also closely linked with Ravensburger, the games and puzzles company founded here.
Lindau on Lake Constance is known for its island old town, harbour lighthouse and views across the water to the Alps. Grand historic buildings and a calm lakefront setting give it a relaxed southern German character.
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 Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen costing on average £86.
A coach is £921 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Friedrichshafen costing on average £963.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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