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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Bern is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lindau and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Bern via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Lindau to Bern?

The distance between Lindau and Bern is 253 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Bern without a car is to train via Bregenz which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lindau to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Bern train from?

Lindau to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Bern?

The best way to get from Lindau to Bern is to train via Bregenz which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Lindau to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lindau to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Bern is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Lindau to Bern.

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

Book your Lindau to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 350+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lindau to Bern 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 via Bregenz
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3h 55m
CHF 75–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Bernbus 106 / ...
4h 25m
CHF 16–21
Drive 248.7 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Berncar 248.7 km
2h 52m
CHF 39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4h 9m
CHF 54–103

Lindau to Bern by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Bern via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–21 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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