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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lindau is to bus which costs €8 - €14 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lindau is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lindau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lindau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lindau?

The distance between Zurich and Lindau is 136 km. The road distance is 129.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Zurich to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lindau bus from?

Zurich to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lindau train from?

Zurich to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Lindau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lindau is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Lindau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Lindau train arrive?

Zurich to Lindau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lindau is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Zurich to Lindau.

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

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

Book your Zurich to Lindau bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lindau?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Lindau by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2h 6m
€50–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
2h 35m
€8–14
Drive 129.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lindaucar 129.9 km
1h 44m
€23–33
Train via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Lindau-Inseltrain Re / ...
2h 53m
€56–109

Zurich to Lindau by train

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bregenz every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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