How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a flight costs an average of €536.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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€536

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€86

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€48

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€56

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4h 26m

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9h 4m

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4h 24m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €51.

A bus is €173 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €212.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 47m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 7m faster (4h 17m by train vs 4h 24m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€51 vs €56). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    1:45 PM9h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:15 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    341One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:45 PM9h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:15 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:45 PM9h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:15 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM10h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    5:35 AMLindau (Bodensee)
    481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee)

Travel to Lindau (Bodensee) 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee).

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is a bus with an average price of €48.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €51.

A bus is €488 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €536.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 47m.

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 14 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Insel.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lindau (Bodensee) often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Zurich, Bregenz, Berlin, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lindau (Bodensee) and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lindau (Bodensee) to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Lindau (Bodensee), spending 2-3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore the charming old town, enjoy scenic views of Lake Constance, and visit nearby attractions such as the Lindau Lighthouse and the Bavarian Lion sculpture.

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