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 €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

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 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 Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Bern to Lindau?

The distance between Bern and Lindau is 248 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 via Zurich which takes 3h 44m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bern to Lindau, including transfers.

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 via Zurich which takes 3h 44m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Bern to Lindau train arrive?

Bern to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB 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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Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2729+ hotels available in Lindau.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bern 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 via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 44m
€86–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 5m
€20–33
Drive 247.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lindaucar 247.7 km
2h 55m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Romanshorntrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Bregenztrain S7 / ...
4h
€82–228
Train via Dornbirn
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Dornbirntrain Rjx
4h 19m
€66–206

Bern to Lindau by train

58Weekly Trains

3h 44mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.8 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Bregenz bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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