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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 3h 30m.

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?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lindau. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Lindau?

The distance between Basel and Lindau is 209 km. The road distance is 199.1 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 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €30.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Lindau takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lindau bus from?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Lindau bus arrive?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lindau 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 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Basel to Lindau.

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

Book your Basel to Lindau train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Lindau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2479+ hotels available in Lindau.

Basel to Lindau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lindau by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lindau206 / ...
3h 30m
€15–30
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe3
3h 36m
€28–35
Drive 199.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lindau199.1 km
2h 45m
€35–50
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGIr13
4h 35m
€56–127

Basel to Lindau by bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Lindau once daily. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, 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.

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