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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Hamburg is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 57m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Lindau, Inselhalle and arriving at Hamburg central bus station via Friedrichshafen and Constance central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

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 Augsburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Lindau to Hamburg?

The distance between Lindau and Hamburg is 908 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 1m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from Constance central bus 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 Lindau-Insel 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 1m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 57m, 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 FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Lindau to Hamburg train arrive?

Lindau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Augsburg Hbf 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

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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 Lindau-Insel to Augsburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
9h 1m
€168–576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
15h 57m
€69–123
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Augsburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Augsburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 7m
€83–186
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 43m
€174–748
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
€135–333
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 39m
€116–399
Fly Friedrichshafen Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FDH - HAM
4h 15m
€139–374
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
€110–338
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 14m
€177–519
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
€126–499

Lindau to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 908.5 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Hamburg Hbf via Augsburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Constance central bus station to Hamburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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