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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lindau?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Lindau station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Bregenz bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lindau?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lindau is 296 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lindau bus from?

Karlsruhe to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lindau train from?

Karlsruhe to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lindau?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lindau bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lindau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lindau is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lindau.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lindau by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
4h 3m
€49–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
4h 56m
€23–38
Drive 242.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lindaucar 242.9 km
3h 10m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5
5h
€43–206
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Inseltrain Re3
5h 24m
€40–92

Karlsruhe to Lindau by train

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Distance: 296.4 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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