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 19 - SFr 27 and takes 4h.

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 54m 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.

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, St. Margrethen SG and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Lindau to Bern?

The distance between Lindau and Bern is 252 km. The road distance is 247.1 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 bus which takes 4h and costs SFr 19 - SFr 27.

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

The bus from Lindau to Bern takes 4h including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 St. Margrethen SG station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Bern?

The best way to get from Lindau to Bern is to bus which takes 4h and costs SFr 19 - SFr 27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 4m.

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 Winterthur station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Bern is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 330+ 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 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 BernN106 / ...
4h
CHF 19–27
Train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to WinterthurIr13 / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to BernIc1 / ...
4h 4m
CHF 53–122
Drive 247.1 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Bern247.1 km
2h 54m
CHF 40–57
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
4h 8m
CHF 55–108

Lindau to Bern by bus

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4hAverage Duration

CHF 19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.7 km
Duration: 4h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Bern via Bregenz, St. Margrethen SG, and Winterthur in around 4h 4m.

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