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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lindau is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Lindau is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof B3 and arriving at Lindau via Wels and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Linz to Lindau?

The distance between Linz and Lindau is 518 km. The road distance is 409.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Linz to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Lindau train from?

Linz to Lindau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Lindau?

The best way to get from Linz to Lindau is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Linz to Lindau bus arrive?

Linz to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Linz to Lindau train arrive?

Linz to Lindau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bregenz station.

Can I drive from Linz to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lindau is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Linz to Lindau.

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

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Lindau 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
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenztrain Rjx / ...
6h 2m
€72–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wels to Munich central bus stationbus 951
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lindaubus FlixBus 456 / ...
8h 16m
€31–54
Drive 409.4 km
1. Drive from Linz to Lindaucar 409.4 km
4h 17m
€68–98
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau-Inseltrain Re96
6h 17m
€82–185
Train #2
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Lindau-Reutintrain 970
6h 27m
€95–160

Linz to Lindau by train

72Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 32m. WESTbahn Gmbh also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof B3 to Lindau via Wels Hans-Sachs-Straße 85, Wels, and Munich central bus station in around 8h 16m.

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