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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lindau is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lindau is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Lindau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Lindau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Arth-Goldau, St. Gallen, St. Margrethen Sg and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Lugano to Lindau?

The distance between Lugano and Lindau is 241 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Lindau without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €20 - €28.

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

The bus from Lugano to Lindau takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lindau train from?

Lugano to Lindau train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Lindau?

The best way to get from Lugano to Lindau is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Lindau bus arrive?

Lugano to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lindau station.

Where does the Lugano to Lindau train arrive?

Lugano to Lindau train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lindau is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lugano to Lindau.

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

Book your Lugano to Lindau train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Lindau?

Book your Lugano to Lindau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Lindau.

Lugano to Lindau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Lindau by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 Lugano to Lindaubus 456 / ...
3h 40m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain Vae
5h 20m
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Lindaucar 243.9 km
2h 53m
€41–59
Bus via Bregenz bus station
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Bregenz bus stationbus 076
4h 53m
€23–42

Lugano to Lindau by bus

16Weekly Buses

3h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Lindau.

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Distance: 241.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Lindau-Insel via Arth-Goldau, St. Gallen, St. Margrethen SG, St. Margrethen Sg, and Bregenz in around 5h 20m.

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