What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lindau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lindau is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Lindau, Dorf via Effretikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Effretikon via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Lindau?

The distance between Basel and Lindau is 113 km. The road distance is 95.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lindau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 30.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lindau?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Basel to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lindau bus from?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lindau train from?

Basel to Lindau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lindau?

The best way to get from Basel to Lindau is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Lindau bus arrive?

Basel to Lindau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lindau train arrive?

Basel to Lindau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lindau is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Basel to Lindau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lindau?

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Basel to Lindau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lindau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Effretikontrain S7 / ...
1h 59m
CHF 16–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 9m
CHF 11–20
Drive 95.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lindaucar 95.8 km
1h 8m
CHF 19–27
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2h 6m
CHF 34–54

Basel to Lindau by train and bus

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Distance: 112.7 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lindau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lindau, Dorf via Zürich HB, Effretikon, and Effretikon, Bahnhof in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–10 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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