Train from Zürich HB to Friedrichshafen Stadt

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen Stadt

Straight-line Distance

77 km

ENE (66.1°)

Rail Distance

~100 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 25m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

15.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 4.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 19.5 kg

Taking the train saves 15.4 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
🇩🇪

Destination

Friedrichshafen Stadt

Journey Tips

SBB and regional DB services link Zürich HB to Friedrichshafen Stadt in around 1.5 hours, typically via Winterthur or St Gallen and the shore of Lake Constance. The town is famous for the Zeppelin Museum.

Scenic Highlight

The approach to Friedrichshafen runs along the southern shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee), with panoramic views across the water to the Swiss Alps on clear days.

Booking Tip

Buy tickets on SBB.ch or DB.de; no advance reservation required on standard services.

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 Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Friedrichshafen Stadt takes approximately 1h 25m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~100 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Friedrichshafen Stadt is approximately 100 km (77 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Friedrichshafen Stadt emits approximately 4.1 kg of CO2, compared to 19.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 15.4 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Friedrichshafen Stadt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27