What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lindau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Lindau via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Lindau?

The distance between Basel and Lindau is 207 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lindau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lindau?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Basel to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lindau bus from?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lindau train from?

Basel to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lindau?

The best way to get from Basel to Lindau is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Lindau bus arrive?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lindau train arrive?

Basel to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lindau is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Basel to Lindau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lindau?

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Basel to Lindau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Lindau by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
3h 37m
€28–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 32m
Drive 199.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lindaucar 199.6 km
2h 45m
€35–50
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
4h 11m
€74–232
Train via Zurich #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Lindau-Inseltrain
4h 35m
€40–168

Basel to Lindau by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–29 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lindau via Zurich Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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