The average train between Konstanz and Essen takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Konstanz to Essen. 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 Konstanz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Konstanz is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Konstanz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Konstanz station and arriving at Essen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Konstanz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Singen station.
Konstanz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Konstanz to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Konstanz and Essen is 450 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 47m.