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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee):
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.26. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 33m 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 Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee)
How to get from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM7h30Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof11:40 AMLindau, Blaukreuzstrasse$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM7h30Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof11:40 AMLindau, Blaukreuzstrasse$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1091 · 3693 · ECE 1967:57 AM2h53Stuttgart Hbf10:50 AMLindau-Reutin station$641One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1091 · 3693 · 789237:57 AM3h18Stuttgart Hbf11:15 AMLindau-Insel$461One-way2 transfers
ICE 591 · 3695 · 789259:17 AM2h58Stuttgart Hbf12:15 PMLindau-Insel$481One-way2 transfers
ICE 593 · 3699 · 7893111:17 AM2h58Stuttgart Hbf2:15 PMLindau-Insel$551One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee):
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Lindau (Bodensee) as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Lindau-Insel.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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