The average train between Mainz and Lindau takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lindau at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 21m • 3 changesWant 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Lindau train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lindau is 290 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Insel via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 4h 52m.