How to travel from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee)

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) 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 19m. 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 $31.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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$53

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$18

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2h 39m

Average total duration

2h 9m

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30m

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee)

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

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

SBBIC 5 513 | 513 · B 251 28724 | 28724
10:02AM1h43
Zurich HB
11:45AMLindau (Bodensee)
$441One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

SBBIC 1 10729 | 10729 · IR 13 2231 | 2231 · B 251 28772 | 28772
07:44PM2h01
Zürich Oerlikon
09:45PMLindau (Bodensee)
$421One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SBBEC 99 | 99 · S 4 11440 | 11440 · B 305 15044 | 15044
09:32AM1h35
Zurich HB
11:07AMLindau (Bodensee)
$721One-way
2 transfers

Other options

SBBIC 5 511 | 511 · B 251 28720 | 28720
09:02AM1h43
Zurich HB
10:45AMLindau (Bodensee)
$441One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 5 515 | 515 · B 251 28728 | 28728
11:02AM1h43
Zurich HB
12:45PMLindau (Bodensee)
$441One-way
1 transfer
SBBS 8 18834 | 18834 · IC 5 513 | 513 · B 251 28724 | 28724
10:00AM1h45
Zürich Oerlikon
11:45AMLindau (Bodensee)
$451One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee)

Travel to Lindau (Bodensee) 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 Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee).

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

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lindau (Bodensee) 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 Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee):
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lindau-Insel.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee) often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Bregenz, Berlin, Milan, Sankt Gallen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lindau (Bodensee) and these popular destinations at a great price.
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