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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lindau is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lindau is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lindau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Lindau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Dijon Ville, Zürich HB, St. Margrethen Sg and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lindau?

The distance between Lyon and Lindau is 654 km. The road distance is 522.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lindau without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 8h 28m and costs €85 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Lyon to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lindau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lindau train from?

Lyon to Lindau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lindau?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lindau is to train via Dijon which takes 8h 28m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Lindau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Lindau train arrive?

Lyon to Lindau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lindau is 523 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Lyon to Lindau.

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

Book your Lyon to Lindau train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2471+ hotels available in Lindau.

Lyon to Lindau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Lindau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich HbTgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGEc
8h 28m
€89–318
Bus via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to St. Gallen LagerstrasseRegioJet 95
9h 43m
€37–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to LindauN106 / ...
9h 5m
€40–60
Drive 522.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lindau522.5 km
6h 37m
€80–116
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
7h 13m
€132–455
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to St. GallenIc1
8h 39m
€99–301
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
8h 53m
€123–326
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Insel
8h 18m
€133–280

Lyon to Lindau by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 28mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.9 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lindau-Insel via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, St. Margrethen Sg, and Bregenz in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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