Train from Friedrichshafen Stadt to Milan
🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen Stadt → 🇮🇹 Milan
Straight-line Distance
242 km
S (185.0°)
Rail Distance
~315 km
Estimated by rail
Travel Time
~1h 18m
High_Speed
CO2 Saved vs Flight
91.3%
56.2 kg less CO2
Environmental Comparison
Train
High_Speed
Flight
Economy class
Taking the train saves 56.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)
Route Information
Stations on This Route
Journey Tips
Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance reaches Milan via Zürich in five to six hours. The Bodensee-Gürtelbahn connects to Zürich, where SBB or Trenitalia continue south through the Gotthard. The Zeppelin Museum makes for a memorable start.
Scenic Highlight
The Lake Constance railway offers beautiful views across the Bodensee to Austria and Switzerland, with the clear Alpine panorama reflected in the lake's still waters on calm mornings.
Booking Tip
DB or SBB handles the full booking via their apps; Friedrichshafen to Zürich tickets can also be covered by a Swiss Travel Pass from the Swiss border station at Schaffhausen or Kreuzlingen.
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Data last updated: 2026-02-27