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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Lindau is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Lindau is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Lindau via Chemnitz central bus station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Jena to Lindau?

The distance between Jena and Lindau is 564 km. The road distance is 479.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Jena to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Lindau train from?

Jena to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Lindau?

The best way to get from Jena to Lindau is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Jena to Lindau bus arrive?

Jena to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Jena to Lindau train arrive?

Jena to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lindau is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Jena to Lindau.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Lindau.

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

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

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 Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
6h 54m
€82–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lindaubus
11h 5m
€41–63
Drive 479.3 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lindaucar 479.3 km
4h 58m
€67–97
Train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Augsburg Hbftrain 18
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
7h 56m
€91–109
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Jena to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lindaucar
6h 1m
€146–187

Jena to Lindau by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 563.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Lindau-Insel via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Lindau-Reutin in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Lindau via Chemnitz central bus station and Munich central bus station in around 11h 5m.

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