The average train between Basel and Lindau takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lindau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Lindau at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lindau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lindau station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Basel to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Book your Basel to Lindau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and Montafonerbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Lindau is 158.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 4h 12m.