What is the cheapest way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Lindau-Insel and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau-Insel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

The distance between Lindau-Insel and Basel is 207 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.

How do I travel from Lindau-Insel to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 35.

How long does it take to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau-Insel to Basel train from?

Lindau-Insel to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Margrethen SG station.

Train or bus from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

The best way to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Lindau-Insel to Basel train arrive?

Lindau-Insel to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau-Insel to Basel is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lindau-Insel to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Lindau-Insel to Basel?

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Lindau-Insel to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel 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 Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
3h 57m
CHF 26–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Basel SBBbus 006
4h 49m
CHF 18–34
Drive 198.8 km
1. Drive from Lindau-Insel to Baselcar 198.8 km
2h 42m
CHF 32–46
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 20m
CHF 50–106

Lindau-Insel to Basel by train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lindau-Insel to Basel.

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Distance: 207.1 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Lindau-Insel, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) operates a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 21–27 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–24 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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