Train from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen Stadt

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen Stadt

Straight-line Distance

250 km

ENE (58.6°)

Rail Distance

~325 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 20m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

58.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 63.5 kg

Taking the train saves 58.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
🇩🇪

Destination

Friedrichshafen Stadt

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Friedrichshafen is around 3 hours via Zurich and St. Gallen or Romanshorn, crossing into Germany at the Lake Constance shore. Friedrichshafen is famous as the home of the Zeppelin.

Scenic Highlight

The journey passes through the rolling Appenzell hills and emerges at Lake Constance, with the broad expanse of the Bodensee and the opposite German and Austrian shores visible on arrival.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB or DB Navigator for through fares. Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss portion; a separate DB or Interrail Germany ticket is needed from the border.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Friedrichshafen Stadt

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 211 km 🇨🇭 Sion 226 km 🇮🇹 Milan 242 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 242 km 🇨🇭 Bex 244 km

Also from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen Stadt takes approximately 1h 20m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~325 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen Stadt is approximately 325 km (250 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen Stadt emits approximately 5.5 kg of CO2, compared to 63.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 58.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen Stadt typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Lausanne and Friedrichshafen Stadt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27