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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 18 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to 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 Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Lindau to Lucerne?

The distance between Lindau and Lucerne is 190 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Lucerne without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Lindau to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lucerne is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 18 and takes 4h.

Where does the Lindau to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lindau to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Lucerne?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lindau to Lucerne by train, bus, ferry, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 46–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4h
CHF 11–18
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Lindau Hafen to Konstanz Hafenferry 116 / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzerntrain 75
6h 26m
CHF 27–36
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Lucernecar 167.8 km
2h 32m
CHF 29–41
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
4h 14m
CHF 43–74

Lindau to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 190.3 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Luzern via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 4h.

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