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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lindau is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lindau is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Frankfurt, Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lindau?

The distance between Mainz and Lindau is 418 km. The road distance is 364.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Mainz to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lindau train from?

Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lindau?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lindau is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h.

Where does the Mainz to Lindau train arrive?

Mainz to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lindau is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Mainz to Lindau.

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2686+ hotels available in Lindau.

Mainz to Lindau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Lindau by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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 Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
6h 4m
€55–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
9h
€35–71
Drive 364.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lindaucar 364.4 km
4h 21m
€52–75
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain
5h 1m
€124–293
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5
6h 19m
€54–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
4. Take the ferry from Konstanz Hafen to Lindau Hafenferry 111 / ...
11h 4m
€111–173
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Inseltrain
6h 42m
€144–285
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€136–267
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain
7h 5m
€202–528

Mainz to Lindau by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lindau-Insel via Frankfurt, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bregenz bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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