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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Lindau is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Lindau is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Lindau station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Bregenz bus station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Augsburg Hbf and Buchloe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Jena to Lindau?

The distance between Jena and Lindau is 561 km. The road distance is 478.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Lindau without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Jena to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lindau bus from?

Jena to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lindau train from?

Jena to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Lindau?

The best way to get from Jena to Lindau is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Jena to Lindau bus arrive?

Jena to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Jena to Lindau train arrive?

Jena to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lindau is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Jena to Lindau.

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

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

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Augsburg Hbftrain 18 / ...
4. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Buchloetrain Re7
5. Take the train from Buchloe to Lindau-Inseltrain Re7
7h 2m
€94–456
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N1389 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 141
12h 13m
€54–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gera Sued to Hof Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the bus from HOF, Hauptbahnhof,st 6 to LINDAU, Blaukreuzstraße/Bregenzer Str.59 -Bushaltestellebus
12h 8m
€300–371
Drive 478.9 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lindaucar 478.9 km
4h 58m
€69–100
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Augsburg Hbftrain 18
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Lindau-Inseltrain Re7
7h 44m
€106–327

Jena to Lindau by train

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Distance: 560.9 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena West to Lindau-Insel via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Augsburg Hbf, and Buchloe in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Lindau-Insel via Leipzig central train station, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz in around 12h 13m.

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