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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€65) compared to roughly $34 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42 (-€35). The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee)
How to get from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM5h55Salzburg12:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:45 AM5h55Salzburg12:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 AM5h55Salzburg12:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:05 AM8h35Salzburg1:40 PMLindau (Bodensee)$311One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM6h10Salzburg4:20 PMLindau (Bodensee)$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Reutin station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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