What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Friedrichshafen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Friedrichshafen via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Friedrichshafen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Zürich HB and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

The distance between Bern and Friedrichshafen is 211 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Friedrichshafen without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 27m and costs €75 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Friedrichshafen bus from?

Bern to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Friedrichshafen train from?

Bern to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

The best way to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Bern to Friedrichshafen bus arrive?

Bern to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Bern to Friedrichshafen train arrive?

Bern to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Friedrichshafen is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Bern to Friedrichshafen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Friedrichshafen?

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Where can I stay near Friedrichshafen?

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Bern to Friedrichshafen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Friedrichshafen by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Romanshorntrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry 234 / ...
3h 27m
€79–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Friedrichshafenbus FlixBus 006
5h 5m
€15–24
Drive 225.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Friedrichshafencar 225.6 km
2h 49m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
4h 5m
€73–140

Bern to Friedrichshafen by train and ferry

113Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.9 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Friedrichshafen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Friedrichshafen via Zurich Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Zürich HB and Schaffhausen in around 4h 5m.

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