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 €14 - €25 and takes 4h 20m.

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 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 38m.

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 via Zurich which takes 3h 38m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lucerne to Lindau, including transfers.

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 via Zurich which takes 3h 38m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 4h 20m.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to Lindau 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 Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 38m
€67–192
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 Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 20m
€14–25
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Luzern to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the ferry from Konstanz Hafen to Lindau Hafenferry 111 / ...
6h 35m
€29–38
Drive 167.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Lindaucar 167.3 km
2h 35m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Dornbirntrain Rjx
4h 12m
€57–118

Lucerne to Lindau by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.6 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lindau-Insel via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz in around 4h 20m.

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