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 €20 - €29 and takes 4h 15m.

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 15m.

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, St. Margrethen Sg and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Bern to Lindau?

The distance between Bern and Lindau is 253 km. The road distance is 247.6 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 58m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 58m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 15m.

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?

Book your Bern to Lindau train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 2471+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to St. GallenIc1
3h 58m
€60–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lindau106 / ...
4h 15m
€20–29
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lindau247.6 km
2h 55m
€43–62
Train via Winterthur
1. Take the train from Bern to WinterthurIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen SGIr13
4h 21m
€53–122
Bus via Hohenems
1. Take the bus from Bern to Hohenems
4h 30m

Bern to Lindau by train

118Weekly Trains

3h 58mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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 €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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