The average train between Dresden and Lindau takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Lindau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Dresden and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Lindau at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Lindau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lindau-Insel station via Leipzig Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Augsburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Dresden to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau-Insel station.
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The distance between Dresden and Lindau is 488 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Insel via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Augsburg Hbf in around 9h 5m.