The average train between Lindau and Essen takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lindau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lindau is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lindau station and arriving at Essen station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Lindau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Lindau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lindau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lindau and Essen is 475.6 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Essen Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 15m.