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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to bus and line 200 bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 54m.

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 €35 - €55.

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 SBB and arriving at Lindau, Inselhalle via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 SBB and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Lindau?

The distance between Basel and Lindau is 219 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 4h 1m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Lindau bus arrive?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Friedrichshafen 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lindau?

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Basel to Lindau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 200 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lindau by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
4h 1m
€80–228
Bus, line 200 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Friedrichshafenbus FlixBus 006 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Lindau, Inselhallebus 200
5h 54m
€19–31
Drive 199.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lindaucar 199.6 km
2h 45m
€36–51
Train via Dornbirn
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Dornbirntrain Rjx
4h 16m
€47–180

Basel to Lindau by train

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 219.1 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lindau, Inselhalle via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 54m.

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