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 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 40 - 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 Lindau-Reutin and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

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 Winterthur which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Bern?

The best way to get from Lindau to Bern is to train via Winterthur which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 27 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 Bern 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 340+ 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 Winterthur
best
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Winterthurtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4h 7m
CHF 69–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Bernbus 106 / ...
4h 25m
CHF 19–27
Drive 248.7 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Berncar 248.7 km
2h 52m
CHF 40–58
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Berntrain Ic1
4h 11m
CHF 51–119

Lindau to Bern by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 252.7 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Bern via Lindau-Reutin and Winterthur in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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