The average train between Essen and Mainau takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Mainau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Mainau. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Mainau at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Mainau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mainau. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Mainau station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Essen to Mainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Mainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Singen station.
The distance between Essen and Mainau is 445.8 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 6h 3m.