The average train between Karlsruhe and Lindau takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Lindau at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Lindau station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Karlsruhe to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Lindau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Lindau is 188.3 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 3h 54m.