The average train between Mainz and Lindau takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Lindau at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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 Mainz to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lindau station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Lindau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lindau is 290 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lindau-Insel via Frankfurt, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 35m.