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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lindau-Insel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Lindau-Insel. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lindau via Lindau-Reutin, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lindau-Insel?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lindau-Insel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lindau-Insel via St. Margrethen Sg and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lindau-Insel?

The distance between Zurich and Lindau-Insel is 136 km. The road distance is 129.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €19 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lindau-Insel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lindau-Insel train from?

Zurich to Lindau-Insel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Lindau-Insel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Lindau-Insel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Lindau-Insel train arrive?

Zurich to Lindau-Insel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lindau-Insel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lindau-Insel is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Zurich to Lindau-Insel.

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

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Where can I stay near Lindau-Insel?

There are 2495+ hotels available in Lindau-Insel.

Zurich to Lindau-Insel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Lindau-Insel by train, bus, night train, 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 St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2h 24m
€19–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus 106 / ...
3h 7m
€14–20
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Bregenznighttrain Nj / ...
4h 4m
€60–113
Drive 129.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lindau-Inselcar 129.6 km
1h 37m
€23–33
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ir13
2h 44m
€34–86

Zurich to Lindau-Insel by train

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SG every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–13 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindau twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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