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

The cheapest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct bus between Friedrichshafen and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Friedrichshafen to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Friedrichshafen Bodensee-Airport and arriving at Lindau, Dorf via Effretikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Friedrichshafen and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Friedrichshafen to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Effretikon via Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Friedrichshafen to Lindau?

The distance between Friedrichshafen and Lindau is 82 km. The road distance is 114.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Friedrichshafen to Lindau bus from?

Friedrichshafen to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Friedrichshafen Bodensee-Airport station.

Where do I catch the Friedrichshafen to Lindau train from?

Friedrichshafen to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Friedrichshafen to Lindau?

The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Friedrichshafen to Lindau bus arrive?

Friedrichshafen to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Airport bus station.

Where does the Friedrichshafen to Lindau train arrive?

Friedrichshafen to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Friedrichshafen to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Friedrichshafen to Lindau is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Friedrichshafen to Lindau.

Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Friedrichshafen to Lindau - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Lindau by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Winterthurtrain Ic8 / ...
2h 44m
CHF 21–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Friedrichshafen Bodensee-Airport to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N99
2h 49m
CHF 15–31
Ferry, train via Weinfelden
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
2. Take the train from Weinfelden to Effretikontrain S24
2h 54m
CHF 29–83
Drive 114.8 km
1. Drive from Friedrichshafen to Lindaucar 114.8 km
1h 30m
CHF 19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Effretikontrain S24
3h 10m
CHF 34–78

Friedrichshafen to Lindau by ferry, train, and bus

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Distance: 81.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Friedrichshafen Bodensee-Airport to Zurich Airport bus station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Lindau, Nürensdorferstrasse via Schaffhausen, Effretikon, and Effretikon, Bahnhof in around 3h 10m.

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