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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 47m.

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 47m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

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 SBB via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Lindau to Basel?

The distance between Lindau and Basel is 224 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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Lindau to Basel, including transfers.

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 Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Basel?

The best way to get from Lindau to Basel is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Lindau to Basel bus arrive?

Lindau to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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 47m to drive from Lindau to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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Lindau to Basel

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Lindau to Basel. The best route is Train, a distance of 158.429 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 6m
CHF 72–224
Drive 198.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lindau to Baselcar 198.5 km
2h 47m
CHF 33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 12m
Train via Dornbirn
1. Take the train from Dornbirn to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
5h 10m
CHF 33–113

Lindau to Basel by train

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Distance: 223.8 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Basel SBB via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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