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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Lindau, Dorf via Effretikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Effretikon via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lindau?

The distance between Cologne and Lindau is 471 km. The road distance is 522 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lindau without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cologne to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lindau bus from?

Cologne to Lindau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lindau train from?

Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Lindau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lindau is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Lindau bus arrive?

Cologne to Lindau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Lindau train arrive?

Cologne to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lindau is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Cologne to Lindau.

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

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Cologne to Lindau - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Lindau by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 43m
CHF 112–268
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N11
12h 9m
CHF 54–85
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 23m
CHF 87–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 43m
CHF 58–68
Drive 522 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lindaucar 522 km
5h 9m
CHF 88–126
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 77–211
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 7m
CHF 91–252
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 30m
CHF 166–463
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
7h 25m
CHF 129–456
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 13m
CHF 121–298
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Süd to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 4m
CHF 74–139

Cologne to Lindau by train and bus

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6h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.8 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lindau, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lindau, Dorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Effretikon, and Effretikon, Bahnhof in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–54 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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