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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $124 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.38 (€-32.65). The journey takes 8h 47m versus 8h 24m 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.
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How to get from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:39 PM18h01Hamburg9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:39 PM18h01Hamburg9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 PM16h25Hamburg1:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM16h30Hamburg1:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$591One-way0 transfers
10:00 PM19h45Hamburg5:45 PMLindau (Bodensee)$601One-way0 transfers
3:21 PM18h19Hamburg9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Reutin station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with FlixBus 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 Eurowings, Swiss, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by flight.
- 9 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta.
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