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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Cologne is to train which costs €27 - €100 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Lindau to Cologne?

The distance between Lindau and Cologne is 561 km. The road distance is 524.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Cologne without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 52m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lindau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Cologne train from?

Lindau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lindau to Cologne is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 52m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Lindau to Cologne bus arrive?

Lindau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Lindau to Cologne train arrive?

Lindau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Cologne is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Lindau to Cologne.

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

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Lindau to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lindau to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 52m
€55–130
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 62 / ...
7h 9m
€27–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Zurich Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 15m
Drive 524.6 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Colognecar 524.6 km
5h 45m
€73–105
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 44m
€107–276
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
7h 12m
€75–173
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 11m
€155–350
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 30m
€127–308
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 1m
€83–295
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 56m
€114–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 52m
€93–337

Lindau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 560.9 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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