The average train between Hamburg and Lindau takes 11h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 twice daily between Hamburg and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Lindau at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 46m • 3 changes


8h 46m • 3 changes


8h 46m • 3 changes


8h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Lindau-Insel station via Göttingen station, Augsburg Hbf station and Buchloe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
Hamburg to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau-Insel station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Lindau is 668 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel via Göttingen, Augsburg Hbf, and Buchloe in around 9h 30m.