Find coaches from Cologne to Friedrichshafen

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Next departures from Cologne to Friedrichshafen on 30 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Friedrichshafen Central StationNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Friedrichshafen Bodensee-AirportNo tags
FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Friedrichshafen Central StationNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Friedrichshafen Central StationNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Friedrichshafen Central StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Friedrichshafen

Bus
Average priceUS$41 - US$48Average duration13h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$35 - US$298Average duration5h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average priceUS$57 - US$57Average duration5h 20m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Friedrichshafen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Friedrichshafen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 20mAverage duration
US$57Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Friedrichshafen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure18:35
Distance259 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Cologne to Friedrichshafen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Friedrichshafen

  1. How far is Friedrichshafen from Cologne by coach?

    The journey from Cologne to Friedrichshafen by coach covers an approximate distance of 254 miles (409 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Friedrichshafen from Cologne without flying?

    To travel from Cologne to Friedrichshafen without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Friedrichshafen?

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Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Friedrichshafen to Cologne

You can also go to Friedrichshafen by train

Train from Cologne to Friedrichshafen

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