Travelling by train from Oberstaufen to Lindau

Ready to travel from Oberstaufen to Lindau by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Oberstaufen 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 €21.81, 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 5 and a half 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 schedule for travel between Oberstaufen and Lindau

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 21 trains make this journey of 24 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Oberstaufen is at 06:05 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:08.

During the weekend, 00:29 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:12 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 54 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Oberstaufen to Lindau

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 37 minutes, spanning 24 kilometres in total.

Booking Oberstaufen to Lindau trains in advance

Booking your Oberstaufen to Lindau tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from Oberstaufen to Lindau

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lindau city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Oberstaufen and Lindau by train?

The train journey from Oberstaufen to Lindau covers 24 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Oberstaufen to Lindau?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €21.81. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Oberstaufen to Lindau train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

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

The quickest journey is 37 minutes.