The cheapest and fastest trains from Friedrichshafen to Munich
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Munich will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Munich without transferring at least once.
RE 4806 · ICE 513
RE 4240 · ICE 591
RE 4208 · ICE 267
RE 32685 · ECE 97
RB 17711 · RE 78920
RE 4806 · RB 17875 · RE 78920
RE 32685 · ECE 97
RE 4240 · ICE 591
RE 4208 · ICE 267
RE 4806 · ICE 513Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 165 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€44 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Friedrichshafen to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Munich trains for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RB 17711 · RE 78920 | Delayed 8:18 AM 8:07 AMFriedrichshafen Stadt | 2h57 | 11:04 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 22321 · RE 3879 | On time 8:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h11 | 11:42 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 22322 · RB 17875 · RE 78920 | On time 8:34 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h30 | 11:04 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 22327 · ECE 99 | On time 9:31 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h33 | 12:04 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | |||||
RE 4208 · ICE 267 | On time 7:06 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h43 | 9:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 32685 · ECE 97 | 7:32 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h32 | 10:04 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4240 · ICE 591 | On time 7:35 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h38 | 10:13 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Friedrichshafen to Munich
Trains from Friedrichshafen to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Friedrichshafen to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Friedrichshafen and Munich from €12. 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.
TGV
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Trains from Friedrichshafen to Munich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Friedrichshafen to Munich 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 Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Friedrichshafen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Friedrichshafen Stadt, Friedrichshafen Flughafen and Friedrichshafen Hafen station. When arriving in Munich, you can end your trip in train stations like Munich Hbf, Munich Airport Terminal station and Munich Ost.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Friedrichshafen Stadt, which is located around 0.4 miles (664 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Friedrichshafen to Munich
- 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
- Bäckerei Café Ulmer
- Cafe Confiserie Höpker
- Sawasdee
- Restaurant Bahnhof Fischbach
- Hotel Maier
- Hotel Traube am See
- Koenigsaecker
- McDonald's
- Antalya
- Credo Ristorante
- Il Tricolore
- Comfort Hotel Friedrichshafen
- Yam Yam
- Cafe Confiserie Höpker
- Cafe StrandGUT
- Waldhorn
- Waldhorn
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
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