The Friedrichshafen Stadt – Lindau-Insel railway line runs along the shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee), in the German state of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. It is a single-track electrified line, approximately 22.5 km long, connecting the heart of German lake transport between the cities of Friedrichshafen and Lindau. The route passes through picturesque landscapes, picturesque villages, and protected natural areas, with a mix of scenic routes, railway bridges, and historic stations. ️ Stations along the line Friedrichshafen Stadt Friedrichshafen Ost Eriskirch Langenargen Kressbronn Nonnenhorn Wasserburg (Bodensee) Enzisweiler Lindau-Aeschach Lindau-Insel Trains used (rolling stock) Alstom Coradia Continental BR 1440 – modern low-platform electric train, used for RB93 (regional transport) services. Siemens Mireo (BR 463) – modern, energy-efficient, quiet and comfortable for regional routes (in use after electrification). Bombardier Talent 2 (BR 442) – used as a replacement or reinforcement on some routes. Vectron (BR 193) con carrozze Doppelstock – a volte usato nei treni regionali o semi-diretti. Intersecting or connecting railway lines Ulm–Friedrichshafen Line (KBS 751): Connects with Ulm, Ravensburg, and Memmingen. Lindau–Munich Line (KBS 970): Interchange in Lindau for trains to Munich. RE5 / EC / IC / Railjet: International trains pass through Lindau to Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. Example of Simplified Time Table (RB93) Stop Km Time (from terminus) Friedrichshafen Stadt 0.0 km 00:00 Friedrichshafen East 2.0 km 00:03 Eriskirch 5.1 km 00:06 Langenargen 9.6 km 00:10 Kressbronn 13.3 km 00:15 Nonnenhorn 15.8 km 00:18 Wasserburg (Bodensee) 17.2 km 00:20 Enzisweiler 18.9 km 00:22 Lindau-Aeschach 20.2 km 00:24 Lindau-Insel 22.5 km 00:27 6. Visual Setting Lake on the right (leaving Friedrichshafen) Fields, vineyards, and villages along the line Spectacular view entering Lindau Island (near the lake) Bonus: Small boats and ferries visible in the panorama
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