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Essen to Lindau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lindau takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lindau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 37m
Duration
642 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train Re5 / ...
6h 59m
€113–352

Essen to Lindau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Lindau at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Essen to Lindau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 641.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lindau-Insel via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 6h 59m.

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