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Trip Overview

The average train between Lindau and Essen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lindau 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.

6h 50m
Duration
642 km
Distance
€138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re5 / ...
  2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
6h 55m
€95–298

Lindau to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lindau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Lindau is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 642.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Essen Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 55m.

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