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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lindau is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lindau is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lindau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Lindau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lindau-Insel via St. Gallen and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Bern to Lindau?

The distance between Bern and Lindau is 253 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bern to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lindau bus from?

Bern to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lindau train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Lindau?

The best way to get from Bern to Lindau is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Bern to Lindau bus arrive?

Bern to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lindau station.

Where does the Bern to Lindau train arrive?

Bern to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.

Can I drive from Bern to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lindau is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bern to Lindau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lindau?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to St. Gallentrain Ic1
3h 49m
€75–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 20m
€21–35
Drive 247.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lindaucar 247.7 km
2h 55m
€45–65
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 56m
€81–120
Bus via St. Gallen(Ch)
1. Take the bus from Bern Neufeld to St. Gallenbus
6h 49m
€57–68

Bern to Lindau by train

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Distance: 252.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to St. Gallen hourly. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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