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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 18 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Lindau to Lucerne?

The distance between Lindau and Lucerne is 190 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Lucerne without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lindau to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 18 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Lindau to Lucerne bus arrive?

Lindau to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Lindau to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Lucerne is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lindau to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 662+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Lindau to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lindau to Lucerne by train, bus, ferry, 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 Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
3h 41m
CHF 60–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55m
CHF 11–18
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lindau Hafen to Konstanz Hafenferry 116 / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzerntrain 75
6h 24m
CHF 27–36
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Lucernecar 167.8 km
2h 32m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
4h 50m
CHF 45–99

Lindau to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 190.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 3h 55m.

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