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 Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lindau?

The distance between Cologne and Lindau is 471 km. The road distance is 520.7 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lindau is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Lindau by train, plane, bus, night train, 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 112–261
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 15m
CHF 44–131
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 38m
CHF 81–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 43m
CHF 57–66
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 72–202
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 86–249
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 162–441
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 133–484
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 121–290
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 15m
CHF 72–131
Drive 520.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lindaucar 520.7 km
5h 10m
CHF 100–144

Cologne to Lindau by train and bus

170Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest 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 Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Effretikon, and Effretikon, Bahnhof in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 49–54 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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