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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Friedrichshafen
    Destination location: Friedrichshafen Central Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
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  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Friedrichshafen
    Destination location: Friedrichshafen Central Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Friedrichshafen
    Destination location: Friedrichshafen Central Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Friedrichshafen
    Destination location: Friedrichshafen Bodensee-Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Friedrichshafen
    Destination location: Friedrichshafen Central Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Friedrichshafen.

Average Price$42 - $73Average Duration13h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$41 - $128Average Duration5h 41m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$40 - $64Average Duration5h 40m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Friedrichshafen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Friedrichshafen. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
5h 40mAverage Duration
$40Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Friedrichshafen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure2:50am
Distance259 miles (417 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Friedrichshafen Bus

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