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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Lindau is to bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lindau is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Lindau via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Lindau?

The distance between Lucerne and Lindau is 186 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lucerne to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lindau train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Lindau?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lindau is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Lucerne to Lindau bus arrive?

Lucerne to Lindau bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Lindau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Lindau is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lucerne to Lindau.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Lindau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 49m
€67–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 35m
€13–20
Drive 167.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Lindaucar 167.3 km
2h 35m
€30–43
Train via Wattwil
1. Take the train from Luzern to Wattwiltrain Vae
2. Take the train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
4h 25m
€44–73

Lucerne to Lindau by train

58Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Lindau-Insel via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lindau via Zurich Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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