Bus Zurich to Friedrichshafen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Friedrichshafen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 20m	8:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:20 AM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 20m	9:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	2:45 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 20m	8:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:20 AM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 20m	9:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	2:45 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 PM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 20m	9:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 20m	2:45 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 PM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 20m	8:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:20 AM	Friedrichshafen	Central Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Friedrichshafen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Friedrichshafen

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Friedrichshafen are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Zurich to Friedrichshafen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Zurich and Friedrichshafen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Friedrichshafen, with 4 offers.

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The cheapest bus for the 8/5/2026 costs just $9, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Friedrichshafen starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	48.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Friedrichshafen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 07/19

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$10

Monday 07/27

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Wednesday 07/29

$10

Thursday 07/30

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Saturday 08/01

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Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

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Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$12

Monday 08/10

$10

Tuesday 08/11

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Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Friedrichshafen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Friedrichshafen are also emptier.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Friedrichshafen? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Friedrichshafen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Friedrichshafen? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Friedrichshafen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Friedrichshafen bus

How much does a Zurich Friedrichshafen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 2h 20m to reach Friedrichshafen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Friedrichshafen?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $12. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Friedrichshafen.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Friedrichshafen each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Friedrichshafen bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Friedrichshafen take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen?

The earliest bus arriving in Friedrichshafen from Zurich starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Friedrichshafen starts at 5:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Friedrichshafen route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Friedrichshafen?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Friedrichshafen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Friedrichshafen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Friedrichshafen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Friedrichshafen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Friedrichshafen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Friedrichshafen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zurich and to Friedrichshafen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Friedrichshafen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!