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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 368 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 368, while a flight costs an average of L 2,610.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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L 662 Average price | L 368 Average price Cheapest | L 2,610 Average price | L 494 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee)
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee), with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is L 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average L 662.
A bus is L 2,242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average L 2,610.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Tickets start at around L 662 compared to roughly L 494 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 168. The journey takes 7h 14m versus 6h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee)
How to get from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:10 AM 12h35 Dresden 4:45 PM Lindau (Bodensee) L 193 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:10 AM 12h35 Dresden 4:45 PM Lindau (Bodensee) L 193 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:15 AM 11h25 Dresden 1:40 PM Lindau (Bodensee) L 245 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is L 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average L 662.
A bus is L 2,242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average L 2,610.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Insel.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
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