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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Hamburg is to train and night train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Hamburg is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Lindau to Hamburg?

The distance between Lindau and Hamburg is 906 km. The road distance is 796.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Hamburg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 9h 10m and costs €130 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Lindau to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Hamburg bus from?

Lindau to Hamburg bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Hamburg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lindau to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Lindau to Hamburg is to train via Kassel which takes 9h 10m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 14h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Lindau to Hamburg bus arrive?

Lindau to Hamburg bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zob station.

Where does the Lindau to Hamburg train arrive?

Lindau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Hamburg is 797 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Lindau to Hamburg.

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

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Lindau to Hamburg - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Lindau and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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There are 12 ways to get from Lindau to Hamburg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
9h 10m
€139–617
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Augsburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Augsburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 7m
€71–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Zobbus Ebu
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 034 / ...
14h 45m
€113–180
Drive 796.7 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Hamburgcar 796.7 km
6h 45m
€115–166
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lindau to Augsburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Augsburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
9h 46m
€122–152
Train
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
10h 48m
€170–691
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
6h 24m
€119–309
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
6h 41m
€114–396
Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FDH - HAM
4h 15m
€138–373
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
6h 30m
€110–348
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 17m
€161–485
Train, train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
8h 33m
€131–504

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Distance: 906.3 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Hamburg Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Munich central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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