How to travel from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee)

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €95, while a flight costs an average of €416.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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€416

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€133

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€95

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€15

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4h 23m

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2h 23m

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10h 6m

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9h 36m

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30m

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18h 5m

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17h 35m

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9h 24m

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2.3 - 4.5kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is a bus with an average price of €95.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee):

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €133.

A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €416.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 18h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 1m sooner (2h 23m by flight vs 9h 24m by car). Tickets start at around €416 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee)

How to get from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM18h55
    Kiel
    9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)
    871One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM18h55
    Kiel
    9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)
    871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM18h55
    Kiel
    9:40 AMLindau (Bodensee)
    871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel 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 Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee).

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is a bus with an average price of €95.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee):

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €133.

A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average €416.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 18h 5m.

The distance from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is approximately 468 miles (754 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee) is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel 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 Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Insel.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, British Airways to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • 14 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel 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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