Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) Transfers Private Cars, MPVs & Minibus Transfers to Friedrichshafen Harbour, Lake Constance, Zurich & Munich

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Friedrichshafen Airport sits 4 km north of the harbour on the German shore of Lake Constance and runs one small passenger terminal. It is the closest airport to the lake itself, and the boats to the far shore all leave from the harbour below it: Konstanz in about 52 minutes by catamaran, Romanshorn in Switzerland in about 41 by car ferry. Messe Friedrichshafen, home of AERO and Ham Radio, stands about 5 km away.

hoppa runs on 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries. On this lake that means drivers who read the ferry timetable before they quote you a pick-up time. Pay once and the figure is settled. A driver's name arrives with the booking, and the ferry queue stops being your problem. Trusted by 40M+ travellers and by Mastercard and UnionPay as the mobility infrastructure layer for agentic travel.

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Everything you need to know before you book your Friedrichshafen Airport transfer

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What does it cost from Friedrichshafen to the harbour, my hotel on Lake Constance or the Messe?

What's the price from Friedrichshafen to the harbour, my hotel on Lake Constance or the Messe?

Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.

What's included in my fixed Friedrichshafen price?

Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.

What's NOT included in a Friedrichshafen transfer — what could cost extra?

Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.

Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?

No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked — it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.

Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival at Friedrichshafen?

No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed — tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.

Are there night-time or holiday surcharges at Friedrichshafen?

Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying — there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.

Can I tip the driver?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.

Do prices change for larger group sizes?

Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.

I think I was overcharged

Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.

Which vehicle fits my group at Friedrichshafen?

How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle from Friedrichshafen?

Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger — bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.

Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?

Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model — and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.

Can I share a transfer from Friedrichshafen with other passengers?

No. Every vehicle on this route carries your party only, so there are no extra pickups and no waiting at the airport for strangers. You are driven straight to your door.

The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Four people splitting one car each pay a quarter of the price you see.

Can I add a child seat to my Friedrichshafen transfer?

Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.

How much does a child seat cost?

The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier — the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.

I forgot to request a child seat — can I add it after booking?

Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.

Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?

If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. If a seat ends up unavailable on arrival because it wasn't requested in time, no refund applies.

Can I bring a pet or service animal?

Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity — so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.

Do you have wheelchair-accessible options at Friedrichshafen?

Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.

What if my flight into Friedrichshafen is delayed?

Will my driver wait at Friedrichshafen if my flight is late?

Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. For international flights, there's also a 30-minute buffer added on top — so your driver's free waiting period starts after that buffer ends.

What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?

Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.

What if my flight is cancelled entirely?

Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.

What if my flight is diverted away from Friedrichshafen?

Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup — though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.

Where will I meet my driver at Friedrichshafen?

24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy — if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.

What if I'm stuck inside Friedrichshafen Airport (luggage, immigration)?

Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.

What counts as a no-show?

Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.

Best price & current deals for Friedrichshafen

Where can I find a discount code?

Active offers are applied automatically when you search — there's nothing to enter manually. To see what's currently running, check our discount codes page or our homepage banner.

Should I book my Friedrichshafen transfer early?

Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early also locks in today's price.

Is there a low-deposit option?

On selected services and destinations, yes — pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.

What is Refund Protect?

An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final — see their full terms when adding the option.

Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?

Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

Can I cancel my Friedrichshafen transfer and get a refund?

Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation at least 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats: free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats: free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup. Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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Who is hoppa exactly?

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Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at Friedrichshafen arrivals?

Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.

Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?

Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare — we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.

Are the Friedrichshafen drivers vetted and licensed?

We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.

Is my booking and payment secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.

Can I read verified reviews?

Yes — thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.

What if something goes wrong on the day at Friedrichshafen?

24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.

How do I complain after the trip?

Raise a complaint within 30 days of the date of service, whichever product you booked. Email customer service with your booking reference.

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Where's my e-ticket and Friedrichshafen pickup time?

A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything is also visible in My Bookings when you log in.

Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?

Yes — contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.

I left something in the car

Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.

Smoking, damage and cleaning fees

Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a minimum $250 cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee of up to $200.

What are hoppa Credits?

Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?

Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats — free at least 24 hours before pickup, 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats — free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats — free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup.

Can I change my Friedrichshafen booking details?

Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes — including route, vehicle category or pickup point — you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.

How long do refunds take to process?

Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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How much is a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport to the harbour, Zurich or Munich?

The number first. Friedrichshafen town and the harbour is £66 in a private car for up to three. Zurich is £482 and Munich £572. Prices are indicative. Your exact fare shows at booking.

The last two are long road legs and the railway serves both. Almost everyone who lands here wants the short one instead. The harbour sits 4 km from the terminal and every boat on the lake leaves from it.

Lake Constance is the thing to understand before you book anything. The water is the direct route. The road goes the long way round.

Destination	Journey time	Private car (up to 3)	Minibus (up to 8)
Friedrichshafen Airport to Friedrichshafen town and the harbour	8 to 15 min	from £66	from £88
Friedrichshafen Airport to Zurich	1 hr 35 to 2 hr	from £482	from £667
Friedrichshafen Airport to Munich	2 hr to 2 hr 30	from £572	from £899

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Will my driver be waiting if my flight into Friedrichshafen lands late?

Friedrichshafen has one small terminal and a single reclaim belt. You are out of the doors within minutes of landing. That part is easy.

The boats are the catch. The last car ferry across to Romanshorn leaves the harbour at 20:20. Land in the evening and the direct route to the Swiss shore has finished for the day.

A pre-booked car keeps no office hours. Your operator follows the inbound flight and shifts the pick-up to match it. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts.

An eleven o'clock arrival is charged at the figure you agreed in daylight, weeks earlier. Nothing gets recalculated at the kerb. If nobody is holding your name, wait inside the hall and ring the number on the e-ticket. Someone picks up, usually in about 11 seconds.

The terminal, where your driver is waiting

Which Friedrichshafen transfer is right for you?

Answer two questions and the choice makes itself: which shore is your bed on, and how late does the aircraft get in?

Staying in Friedrichshafen with a cabin bag: take the train from the airport station.
Catching a boat the same day: a car to the pier, timed to your landing.
Four or more with cases: one MPV beats four rail tickets and a walk.
Here for AERO in April or Ham Radio in June: a car to the hotel, booked early.
Touring the whole shore for a week: hire a car, with the crossings costed first.

Your travel style	Recommended service	Why it works
Catching a boat the same day	Pre-booked private transfer	The harbour is 4 km from the terminal and every crossing on the lake starts there. A car booked to your landing time puts you at the pier with a sailing in hand. The last boat to Romanshorn goes at 20:20 and misjudging that costs you a night.
Arriving for AERO or Ham Radio	Pre-booked private transfer	Messe Friedrichshafen is about 5 km from the terminal and fair-week beds spread right round the lake. Book the car with the room, not after it.
Staying in Friedrichshafen, light bags	Take the train	The airport has its own station and the harbour is a few minutes down the line. For a 4 km hop with a cabin bag that is the honest answer and we will say so.
Family of four with cases	A private car or private MPV	One vehicle to the door beats four people changing platforms with luggage. Your first child seat is free when you ask at booking.
Touring the whole shore for a week	Hire a car, with the crossings priced in	Three countries on one lake is a driving trip. Ferry fares are charged by vehicle length, so add the crossings you plan before you compare rates.
Cycling the Bodensee-Radweg	Private minibus	Bike boxes are bulky rather than heavy. Give the count at booking and the vehicle is sized for the kit as well as the people.
Wheelchair user	Wheelchair-accessible minibus	Lift-equipped and pre-booked to your landing time, seating 1 to 6 passengers. Flag it at booking so the right vehicle is the one that comes.

Is a hire car or a transfer better from Friedrichshafen Airport?

Far more people search for a hire car here than for a transfer. Three countries ring this lake, so the instinct makes sense. Here is the honest split.

Hire the car when:

The week is a tour of the shore. Germany one day, Austria the next, Switzerland after that.
You are staying out between the villages, where the bus goes past twice a day.
You are here a week or more. Spread over seven days the rate reads very differently.

Book the transfer when:

One address holds you for the whole stay. The harbour is £66 door to door for up to three.
Your route crosses the water. Lake Constance ferries charge per vehicle by length, and a foot passenger crosses for a fraction of that. The car turns the direct route into the expensive one.
You are landing in the evening. The last crossing to the Swiss shore goes at 20:20 and the ramp queue on a summer weekend is longer than the sailing.
There are four or more of you. £85 for an MPV down to the harbour is about £21 a head.

Take whichever suits the week you have planned. We would rather you booked the right thing once.

Transport option	Indicative price to the harbour	Journey time	What is included and what to watch for
hoppa private car (up to 3)	from £66	8 to 15 min	Fixed all-in price, terminal to the harbour or your hotel door. A named driver meets you in arrivals and you cancel free up to 24 hours before travel.
hoppa private MPV (up to 5)	from £85	8 to 15 min	Four or five people with the cases on one fare. It lands at the address you typed rather than at a station you then walk from.
hoppa private minibus (up to 8)	from £88	8 to 15 min	A whole party to one address, divided between everybody. Count the cases and any bike boxes at booking so the vehicle is the right size.
Train from the airport station	A couple of euros	Under 10 min	The Bodensee-Oberschwaben-Bahn calls at the airport and runs down to Friedrichshafen Hafen beside the pier. The cheapest answer for one or two people with small bags.
Bus 7587 to the Hafenbahnhof	Around €2 to €4	About 10 min	Runs from the terminal kerb to the harbour station. For the exhibition halls you change there onto bus 5 for Messe West, which turns a short hop into two legs with luggage.
Hire car	Daily rate plus the crossings	Same road, plus the queue to board	The right answer for touring the shore. Lake Constance ferries charge per vehicle by length, and foot passengers cross for a fraction of it. On a summer weekend the car queue at the ramp is the wait, not the sailing.

Watch the hidden cost: a map of Lake Constance makes everything look close, and the road disagrees. The Konstanz car ferry saves around 60 km against driving round the shore, which tells you exactly how far round the shore really is. Crossings are priced per vehicle by length, so a hire car pays where a foot passenger barely does. The exhibition halls catch people the same way. Messe Friedrichshafen sits about 5 km from the terminal, a 45-minute walk rather than the stroll it looks like. Your hoppa fare is a single figure, fixed in pounds the moment you pay. Seats and bags sit inside it. The 24-hour cancellation window costs you nothing to use.

How to book your Friedrichshafen airport transfer with hoppa

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Search by flight or route

Enter Friedrichshafen Airport as your pick-up, then the hotel, the harbour or the exhibition hall address. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

Choose your vehicle

Compare private car, MPV, minibus and coach side by side on fixed all-in prices. Night hours are counted in the figure already, and the vehicle types page shows seats and luggage for each.

Add extras

Give the number of cases travelling with you, including bike boxes and exhibition kit. Request child seats (the first is free) or the refundable upgrade. The vehicle extras page lists what you can add.

Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point. Arrivals here is one small hall, and your driver is standing in it.

A few things worth knowing before you book:

Six details decide whether your booking runs smoothly, so check them before you pay.

The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking: the vehicle extras page shows the seats and boosters you can add, and a seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund.
Nothing is added at the end. Any night hours between 22:00 and 08:00 sit inside the figure you agreed. There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
Each passenger gets one case up to 24 inches. A bag over 24 inches counts as two pieces, so size up on the vehicle types page if you travel heavy. Tell us how many cases you have and the right size of car turns up. Bike boxes and exhibition kit count as bulky.
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before travel on cars up to 7 seats, 48 hours before on 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days before on 16 seats and above. On a 16+ seater you get half the booking value back when you cancel less than 14 days but more than 7 days before pick-up, and nothing back less than 7 days before. The hoppa help centre walks you through a cancellation or a change.
Pets and service animals are welcome. They count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so flag them at booking.
Book inside 24 hours of travel and an expedited booking fee applies, so the day before is the cheapest moment to lock it in.

Where Friedrichshafen actually takes you

Four places account for most of what gets booked here. One is on this shore. Three are across the water, and the boat is how you reach them.

Picturesque town of Friedrichshafen with beautiful lakeside view of Lake Constance.

Friedrichshafen harbour: 4 km out, and the start of every crossing

A lakeside promenade with the Zeppelin Museum on the quay and the Moles Tower above the pier. The car ferry to Switzerland and the catamaran to Konstanz both leave from here, as does the shore boat in summer. It is the one address on this page that everything else runs through.

Private car from £66 to the harbour · 8 to 15 min

Charming view of sailboats and the iconic harbor tower in Konstanz, Germany on a sunny day.

Konstanz: across the water in under an hour, a long way round by road

The biggest town on the lake, with a medieval centre that survived the war intact and the Swiss border running through the suburbs. The catamaran crosses from Friedrichshafen harbour in about 52 minutes. Driving there means going round the shore or queueing for the car ferry at Meersburg.

Catamaran from the harbour · about 52 min · hourly

Explore Boosenburg Castle in Rudesheim am Rhein, a stunning historical landmark in Germany.

Meersburg: vineyards, a castle, and the ferry that runs all night

A terraced wine town west along the German shore, with the oldest inhabited castle in the country above the quay. Its car ferry to Konstanz-Staad runs round the clock, every day of the year, and saves around 60 km against the road. If you are driving the lake, this is the crossing you will use.

Car ferry to Konstanz · 15 min · day and night

Romanshorn: Switzerland, straight across the lake

The Swiss port directly opposite Friedrichshafen, with a rail link running inland to St Gallen and Zurich. The car ferry crosses in about 41 minutes and runs hourly all year, sixteen sailings each way. The last one leaves Friedrichshafen at 20:20, which is worth checking against your landing time.

Car ferry from the harbour · about 41 min · hourly, 05:20 to 20:20

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Can I cancel or change my hoppa transfer?

Yes. For a private car or any vehicle up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. Larger vehicles carry longer windows: 8 to 14 seaters at least 48 hours before, and 16+ seaters at least 14 days before. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price. You can add a refundable upgrade at booking. Its price depends on the booking and the vehicle you choose. The first child seat is free when you request it at booking.

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Driving round this lake is easy. The timetables on the water are what catch people. Your booking carries you through the following:

The last car ferry to Romanshorn leaves the harbour at 20:20. Your car is booked to your tracked landing time, so an evening arrival is not a problem you solve standing at the pier.
The Konstanz car ferry at Meersburg runs round the clock, every day of the year. That crossing is still there when the daytime boats have stopped.
AERO in April and Ham Radio in June fill the roads near the halls and the beds right round the lake. A pre-booked car answers to your flight, not to a taxi rank that a whole fair is queueing at.
The booking gives you a number a human picks up, on average in 11 seconds. That beats standing on the pier working out which boat has finished for the night.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform is powered by hoppa, meaning AI agents can search, compare, and complete transfer bookings on your behalf, across hoppa's full network of 70,000+ vetted providers, without human intervention. hoppa is built for the agentic travel era.

Friedrichshafen Airport terminal guide & tips

One passenger terminal serves the whole airport, and it stands right beside the exhibition grounds. The layout takes about a minute to learn:

Arrivals share a single ground-floor hall with the one baggage belt and the way out.
Departures check in from the same frontage, a few doors along.
Cars, taxis and buses all pull up on the forecourt in front of the doors.
The railway platform is a short walk outside, on the line running down to Friedrichshafen Hafen and the pier.

Check your landing time against the last ferry before you plan a crossing on arrival day.

Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)

One small terminal, a harbour 4 km away, and a lake that the road has to go round

Arrival Guide Delays & Drivers Travel Info What to do?

Arrivals

Friedrichshafen has one passenger terminal and it is a small one. Collect your cases from the single reclaim hall, then walk straight out: there is only one place your driver can be. Ground transport all leaves from the forecourt outside the door, and the railway station stands a few steps beyond it. Your e-ticket names your driver and gives you a number to call.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, past the barrier, holding a sign that shows your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Minibuses and coaches

Walk out to the forecourt directly outside the terminal door. Give your party size at booking so the right vehicle is there.

Delays & Driver Info

Free waiting time

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts, which covers one reclaim belt handing back the whole flight at once.

Delayed, diverted or landing early?

Your driver follows your flight from the moment you board. Winter fog on the lake occasionally sends an arrival to Stuttgart or Zurich instead. Your driver sees it before the hall does and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pick-up, with nothing for you to do.

Can't find your driver?

Stay in the arrivals hall and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate: a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hoppa help centre answers most questions before you need to call.

General Travel Information

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Currency & tipping

Three countries share this lake and two currencies. Germany and Austria run on the euro, Switzerland on the franc, and Swiss shops will take euros at a poor rate. Card is widely accepted everywhere. Prices on this page are shown in pounds. Rounding up a restaurant bill is the normal courtesy, and your hoppa fare is settled in advance, so nothing changes hands at the hotel.

Peak traffic

The lake road is quiet for most of the year. Fair weeks are the exception: AERO in April and Ham Radio in June fill the approach to the halls and book out the hotels on both shores. Summer Sundays add the car queue at the ferry ramps.

The last boat to Switzerland goes at 20:20

The car ferry to Romanshorn crosses in about 41 minutes and runs hourly all year, sixteen sailings each way. The first leaves Friedrichshafen at 05:20 and the last at 20:20. Check that against your landing time before you plan a same-day crossing.

Driving the lake?

Ferry fares are charged per vehicle by length, not per person, and a foot passenger crosses for a fraction of the cost. The Meersburg to Konstanz car ferry runs round the clock, 365 days and saves around 60 km against the road route. Switzerland and Austria each require their own motorway vignette for the main roads.

What to do around Friedrichshafen?

If your flight home leaves late in the day, the town and the water beside it repay an afternoon.

The Zeppelin Museum on the harbour front holds a full-size section of the Hindenburg you can walk through, in the town where the airships were built.
The Dornier Museum stands beside the airport itself, which makes it the easiest stop in Germany to fit in before a flight.
The lakeside promenade runs for a couple of kilometres past the pier, with the Alps on the far shore on a clear day and the Moles Tower lookout at the end of the mole.

What time should you leave the lake on your last morning?

Book your return from Friedrichshafen, Konstanz, Meersburg or Romanshorn to Friedrichshafen Airport!

Book both legs together and the way home is settled before you have unpacked. A departure pick-up carries fifteen minutes of free waiting. Have the cases shut and be at the door when it arrives.

Work backwards from the gate. An hour at this terminal covers a European departure comfortably. The road from the harbour takes about ten minutes. Coming from the far shore, add the crossing and keep one sailing in hand. Boats run to a timetable and your flight will not wait for the next one.

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The flight into Friedrichshafen is the simple half. The lake is what catches people out. Everything looks close on the map, the road has to go the long way round, and the last boat to the far shore goes at 20:20.

Booking the first leg before you fly takes that off the list. Someone waiting with your name, a car that moves when your flight moves, and the pier or the hotel door at the end of it rather than a platform and a puzzle.

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Friedrichshafen airport transfers: Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport to the town centre and harbour?

Three in a private car pay £66 all-in to Friedrichshafen town and the harbour. Eight seats start at £88. The drive is about 4 km and takes under a quarter of an hour. The ferry pier and the Zeppelin Museum are both on the same waterfront. Prices are indicative.

Which is the nearest airport to Lake Constance?

Friedrichshafen. The terminal sits on the German shore, 4 km from the harbour, and the boats to the Swiss and western shores leave from that harbour. Memmingen, Zurich and Stuttgart all serve the region from further out. A car from the terminal down to the pier is £66 for up to three.

How do I get from Friedrichshafen Airport to the ferry pier?

The pier sits beside Friedrichshafen Hafen station on the waterfront, about 4 km from the terminal. The airport has its own railway station on the same line and the run takes under ten minutes. Bus 7587 goes to the Hafenbahnhof in around 10 minutes for a couple of euros. A private car is £66 for up to three and is timed to your landing, which matters if you are catching a sailing.

How do I get from Friedrichshafen Airport to Konstanz?

By boat. The catamaran crosses from Friedrichshafen harbour to Konstanz in about 52 minutes and runs hourly for roughly €13 to €17 per person. Driving means going round the shore or queueing for the Meersburg car ferry, which saves around 60 km on that road route. Book a car to the pier at £66 and take the catamaran from there. See hoppa's Konstanz page for transfers at the far end.

How do I get from Friedrichshafen Airport to Messe Friedrichshafen for AERO?

The halls are about 5 km from the terminal, which is a 45-minute walk rather than the short stroll people expect. On public transport you take bus 7587 to the Hafenbahnhof and change onto bus 5 for Messe West. A private car is £66 for up to three and goes direct, which is worth it with exhibition kit. AERO runs in April and Ham Radio in June, and beds fill right round the lake in both weeks.

Is a hire car cheaper than a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport?

For a week spent working your way round all three shores, probably. For one journey to one address, rarely. The water is the catch. Ferry fares here are charged per vehicle by length and a foot passenger crosses for a fraction of that, so the car makes the direct route the expensive one. A hoppa car to the harbour is £66 with the driving done for you.

Can I take a hire car on the Lake Constance ferry?

Yes. The Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn crossing and the Meersburg to Konstanz crossing both carry cars, and both charge by vehicle length rather than by head. The Meersburg boat runs round the clock all year and saves around 60 km against driving round the shore. On summer weekends the queue to board is longer than the crossing itself.

How much is a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport to Zurich?

Three in a private car pay £482, with an eight-seat minibus from £667. The road runs about 136 km and takes an hour and three quarters. This is a long leg and the railway covers the same ground, so the car earns its place with a group, an early flight or a lot of luggage. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport to Munich?

Three in a private car pay £572, and eight seats start at £899. The drive is about 201 km and takes a little over two hours. Most people making this journey take the train. A car makes sense for a group arriving together or for a flight that lands outside rail hours. Prices are indicative.

What happens once the last ferry to Switzerland has gone?

Stay on the German shore for the night and cross in the morning. The last car ferry to Romanshorn leaves Friedrichshafen at 20:20 and the first goes at 05:20. A pre-booked car is waiting whatever the hour, tied to your tracked landing time, and the fare does not change for a night arrival. A car into Friedrichshafen is £66 for up to three.

Can I share a transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport with other passengers?

No. The vehicle is yours alone, with nobody else to collect and no standing about in the car park waiting on a second flight. You are charged for the vehicle rather than per head. An MPV down to the harbour at £85, split four ways, is about £21 a person, door to door, at whatever hour you actually land.

Where do I meet my driver at Friedrichshafen Airport?

Inside the arrivals hall, a few steps past the barrier. One terminal and one baggage belt leaves nowhere else for them to be. Look for a board carrying your name or the hoppa logo. Larger vehicles pick up on the forecourt in front of the doors instead.

Will my driver wait if my flight into Friedrichshafen is delayed?

Yes. Your pick-up runs off the real landing time, not the schedule on the board. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts. Lake fog in winter sometimes puts an aircraft into Stuttgart or Zurich instead, and your operator rings you to settle the new plan.

Can I take bikes or bulky kit in the transfer?

Yes. Give us the piece count at booking and the right vehicle is sent. The Bodensee-Radweg circles the whole lake, so boxed bikes are a normal load here, as is exhibition kit in fair weeks. Bulky items decide the size of vehicle sent, never a per-bag charge. A car to the harbour is £66 for up to three.

Can I book the return leg back to Friedrichshafen Airport as well?

Yes. Reverse the two boxes: hotel as the pick-up, Friedrichshafen Airport as the drop-off. Both fares are fixed the moment you pay. Your driver turns up for the hour you choose and waits 15 minutes free beyond it. Give yourself an hour at the terminal for a European departure. Add the road time, and one spare sailing if the lake sits between you and the airport.

Will one vehicle take an exhibitor team or a whole group?

Yes. A private minibus carries up to 22 passengers with one bag each, and a private coach seats up to 60, so an exhibitor team of twenty, or a cycling party sharing one minibus, travels together on one fixed all-in price. Give your final headcount and luggage count at booking so the right size meets you. Larger vehicles carry longer cancellation windows: 48 hours for 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days for 16 seats and above. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing.

Does the Friedrichshafen transfer price include the night-time surcharge?

Yes. Your hoppa price is all-in. That covers any night hours between 22:00 and 08:00. You pay in pounds at booking and nothing is settled in euros or francs at the hotel.

Can I add a child seat to my Friedrichshafen transfer?

Yes. The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking, with your child's age, so the driver fits it before you land. A seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund, so add it when you book rather than on the day.

Can I cancel or change my Friedrichshafen transfer?

Yes. For cars and vehicles up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. For 8 to 14 seat vehicles the window is 48 hours, and for 16 seats and above it is 14 days. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price.

Do I pay the driver on arrival?

No. You pay in full at booking and your e-ticket is your receipt. hoppa accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and PayPal at checkout. The driver has nothing to collect, though a round-up at the end is the usual courtesy on this shore.

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