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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 203 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€60 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:50 AM 7h10 Heidelberg 5:00 PM Friedrichshafen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 7h10 Heidelberg 5:00 PM Friedrichshafen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 7h10 Heidelberg 5:00 PM Friedrichshafen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Friedrichshafen costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Friedrichshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Friedrichshafen Stadt.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Friedrichshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Friedrichshafen by bus.
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