Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$74

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

426 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Lindau (Bodensee) for Cologne on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 426 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:05AM5h00

Lindau (Bodensee)

01:05PMCologne

$321One-way

0 transfers

07:06AM5h31

Lindau (Bodensee)

12:37PMCologne

$451One-way

0 transfers

08:20AM6h13

Lindau (Bodensee)

02:33PMCologne

$551One-way

0 transfers

08:10AM6h55

Lindau (Bodensee)

03:05PMCologne

$1011One-way

0 transfers

07:22AM5h11

Lindau (Bodensee)

12:33PMCologne

$1391One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€110 Average price	€191 Average price	€44 Average price Cheapest
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions	0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne

Germany

Trains from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $37 (€30)

Distance

264 miles (425 km)

Average train duration

5h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$42 (€34)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 59m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $37 (€30)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne trains

You can travel by train to Cologne from Lindau (Bodensee) with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $33

FAQs: Trains from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne is $122 (€98); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne is 5 h 21 min to travel the 264 mile (425 km) long trip, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne leaves at 2: 08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne leaves at 11: 58 PM.

There are 13 trains a day from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Lindau (Bodensee) and Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lindau (Bodensee) and Cologne including taking a bus, train or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne

Lindau (Bodensee)

Cologne

The major train station for departures in Lindau (Bodensee) is Lindau-Reutin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lindau-Reutin for your trip from Lindau (Bodensee) to Cologne.

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