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Compare train and bus for Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€39 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€10. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 14m 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 Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich
How to get from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:35 PM 2h05 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 2:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus12:35 PM 2h05 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 2:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:35 PM 2h05 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 2:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 216 · ICE 59512:00 PM 3h14 Lindau-Reutin station 3:14 PM Munich Hbf €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
17724 · 4226 · ICE 10114:20 PM 3h21 Lindau-Insel 7:41 PM Munich Hbf €25 1 One-way 2 transfers
17716 · 4218 · ICE 125512:20 PM 3h20 Lindau-Insel 3:40 PM Munich Hbf €29 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus2:50 PM 2h15 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 5:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 AM 2h35 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 9:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 PM 2h35 Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse 9:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Munich costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lindau (Bodensee) and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lindau-Insel and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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