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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 34m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lindau?

The distance between Cologne and Lindau is 561 km. The road distance is 526.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lindau without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 34m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cologne to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lindau train from?

Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lindau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 34m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Lindau train arrive?

Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lindau is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Cologne to Lindau.

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

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Cologne to Lindau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lindau by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe5 / ...
5h 34m
€79–183
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof62 / ...
6h 25m
€51–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bregenz bus stationN77
10h 43m
Drive 526.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lindau526.8 km
5h 42m
€74–107
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Insel
6h 34m
€112–295
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)Ice
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Lindau-InselDrf
6h 49m
€80–219
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
5h 47m
€115–345
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Insel
7h 5m
€122–324
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
6h 45m
€92–330
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
6h 15m
€87–281

Cologne to Lindau by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 560.5 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Lindau-Insel via Mannheim central bus station, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz in around 10h 43m.

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