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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 26 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lindau and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau 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 to Basel?

The distance between Lindau and Basel is 212 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 26.

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

The bus from Lindau to Basel SBB takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Basel?

The best way to get from Lindau to Basel is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Lindau to Basel bus arrive?

Lindau to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Lindau to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Basel is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Lindau to Basel.

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

Book your Lindau to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lindau to Basel by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Basel SBB206 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 14–26
Train
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad BfRe3
3h 57m
CHF 26–33
Drive 198.5 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Basel198.5 km
2h 45m
CHF 32–46
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBIr13
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
4h 19m
CHF 49–106

Lindau to Basel by bus

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–26 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) operates a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 21–27 and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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