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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£93
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
8 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1185 · 789479:218h54Hamburg Hbf18:15Lindau-Insel£931One-way1 change- ICE 1185 · 3294 · 78941 · 789439:217h54Hamburg Hbf17:15Lindau-Insel£931One-way3 changes
- ICE 1185 · 3294 · 78941 · 789439:217h54Hamburg Hbf17:15Lindau-Insel£931One-way3 changes
- ICE 1185 · 789479:218h54Hamburg Hbf18:15Lindau-Insel£931One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £421.
Distance: 669 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£154 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £421 Average Price | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel costing on average £154.
A coach is £361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel costing on average £421.
Other travel options to Lindau-Insel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Coach takes on average 14h 28m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (8h 10m by train vs 8h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £154 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1185 · 78947 | On time 9:21 Hamburg Hbf | 8h54 | 18:15 Lindau-Insel | 1 change | |
| ICE 1073 · ICE 1095 · 3989 · 78951 | 10:21 Hamburg Hbf | 8h54 | 19:15 Lindau-Insel | 3 changes | |
| ICE 587 · 78955 | On time 11:01 Hamburg Hbf | 9h14 | 20:15 Lindau-Insel | 1 change | |
| ICE 579 · ICE 599 · 3993 · 78955 | On time 11:29 Hamburg Hbf | 8h46 | 20:15 Lindau-Insel | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel
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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £145 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:21, the last at 08:21. The fastest train covers the 669 km distance in 7h 23m.
Distance 669 km |
Average train duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £145 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 7h 23m |
First train 8:21 |
Last train 8:21 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Lindau-Insel from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lindau-Insel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg Hbf and Lindau-Insel
Most Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Lindau-Insel station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Lindau-Insel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Lindau-Insel from Lindau (Bodensee) city centre
Lindau-Insel train station facilities and services
Lindau-Insel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Italienisches Eiskaffee, Ottimo, Alte Post, Café Schreier
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lindau-Insel. ATMs are available at Lindau-Insel.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lindau-Insel. Information desks are available at Lindau-Insel.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lindau-Insel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lindau-Insel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lindau-Insel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lindau-Insel.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Reutemann, Hotel Helvetia, Lindauer Hof, Zum Stift.
Most popular train connections from Hamburg Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Lindau-Insel and Hamburg Hbf
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