What is the cheapest way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 20 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Lindau and Lake Lucerne is 182 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

How do I travel from Lindau to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs SFr 11 - SFr 20.

How long does it take to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lake Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lake Lucerne train from?

Lindau to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne is to bus which takes 4h and costs SFr 11 - SFr 20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Lindau to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Lindau to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Lindau to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Lindau to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Lake Lucerne is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lindau to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lindau to Lake Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

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Lindau to Lake Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lindau to Lake Lucerne by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Lindau to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4h
CHF 11–20
Train
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
4h 24m
CHF 48–189
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Lucernecar 167.8 km
2h 32m
CHF 28–40
Train via Wattwil
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Wattwiltrain S4
2. Take the train from Wattwil to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
5h 26m
CHF 40–67

Lindau to Lake Lucerne by train

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Distance: 182.3 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Lindau to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 4h 24m.

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