How to travel from Zurich to Lindau (Bodensee)

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Compare bus and train 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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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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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.

  • SBBIR 13 3263 | 3263 · B 251 28026 | 28026
    10:15 AM1h45
    Zürich Oerlikon
    12:00 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 1 711 | 711 · IR 13 2213 | 2213 · B 251 28028 | 28028
    10:44 AM1h46
    Zürich Oerlikon
    12:30 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    $401One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBEC 191 | 191 · S 4 11448 | 11448 · B 305 15050 | 15050
    11:32 AM1h35
    Zurich HB
    1:07 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 13 3261 | 3261 · B 251 28022 | 28022
    9:15 AM1h45
    Zürich Oerlikon
    11:00 AMLindau (Bodensee)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 13 3265 | 3265 · B 251 28030 | 28030
    11:15 AM1h45
    Zürich Oerlikon
    1:00 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 13 3263 | 3263 · B 251 28026 | 28026
    10:08 AM1h52
    Zurich HB
    12:00 PMLindau (Bodensee)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

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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).

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Lindau (Bodensee) including taking a bus and train.
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 bus and train 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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