Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 727 · ICE 683 · 32926:57 PM6h04Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:01 AMLindau-Insel€331One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 727 · ICE 683 · 32926:57 PM6h04Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:01 AMLindau-Insel€331One-way2 transfers
Fastest
DE43138:00 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 AMZurich Airport€2311One-way0 transfers
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ICE 1097 · 48156:11 PM4h46Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:57 PMLindau-Reutin station€451One-way1 transfer
ICE 1097 · 57613 · ECE 946:11 PM4h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:49 PMLindau-Reutin station€461One-way2 transfers
ICE 573 · ICE 563 · 4213 · 177199:20 AM4h21Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:41 PMLindau-Insel€491One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM10h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMLindau, Blaukreuzstrasse€391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM10h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:40 AMLindau, Blaukreuzstrasse€391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM10h20Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)6:50 PMLindau, Blaukreuzstrasse€401One-way1 transfer
DE43192:45 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport3:35 PMZurich Airport€2311One-way0 transfers
DE43118:00 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 PMZurich Airport€2891One-way0 transfers
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BA876710:40 AM8h00Frankfurt am Main Airport6:40 PMZurich Airport€3781One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€86 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €86.
A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €214.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €86.
A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €214.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Reutin station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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