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Compare bus and train 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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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$54 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich
How to get from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
EC 19412:52 PM1h36Lindau-Reutin station2:28 PMZurich HB$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
B 305 15034 | 15034 · S 5 11534 | 11534 · IC 1 716 | 7169:07 AM2h07Lindau (Bodensee)11:14 AMZürich Oerlikon$391One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EC 19412:52 PM1h36Lindau-Reutin station2:28 PMZurich HB$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
B 251 28021 | 28021 · IR 13 3264 | 326410:00 AM1h52Lindau (Bodensee)11:52 AMZurich HB$441One-way1 transfer
B 251 28029 | 28029 · IR 13 3268 | 326812:00 PM1h44Lindau (Bodensee)1:44 PMZürich Oerlikon$421One-way1 transfer
B 251 28017 | 28017 · IR 13 3262 | 32629:00 AM1h44Lindau (Bodensee)10:44 AMZürich Oerlikon$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Zurich costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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