Leipzig to Lindau by train

Explore Leipzig to Lindau by train

Thinking about travelling from Leipzig to Lindau by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Leipzig and Lindau

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €87.12, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Leipzig and Lindau

If you are taking the train from Leipzig to Lindau, you will have 15 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 7 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:05. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:35, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:55.

Leipzig to Lindau distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 465 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 47 minutes.

When are tickets between Leipzig and Lindau available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Leipzig and Lindau can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Leipzig to Lindau

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Lindau city guide to get you started.