How to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich

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Compare train and bus for Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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€40

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€13

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2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

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1h 56m

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1h 26m

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich

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

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

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 196
10:52AM1h36
Lindau-Reutin station
12:28PMZurich HB
$601One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 196
10:52AM1h36
Lindau-Reutin station
12:28PMZurich HB
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 196
10:52AM1h36
Lindau-Reutin station
12:28PMZurich HB
$601One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 198
08:52AM1h36
Lindau-Reutin station
10:28AMZurich HB
$601One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnREX 5563 · S 3 · IR 3264
09:25AM2h27
Lindau-Insel
11:52AMZurich HB
$671One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnREX 5565 · S 3 · IR 2214 · IC 718
09:55AM2h27
Lindau-Insel
12:22PMZurich HB
$671One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lindau (Bodensee) and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lindau (Bodensee) and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lindau-Reutin station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH, ÖBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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