What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Konstanz?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Konstanz is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Konstanz?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Konstanz is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Konstanz?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Konstanz station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Constance central bus station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Kornwestheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Konstanz?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Konstanz. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Konstanz Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Konstanz?

The distance between Essen and Konstanz is 622 km. The road distance is 566.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Konstanz without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Konstanz without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Konstanz?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Essen to Konstanz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Konstanz bus from?

Essen to Konstanz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Konstanz train from?

Essen to Konstanz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Konstanz?

The best way to get from Essen to Konstanz is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h.

Where does the Essen to Konstanz bus arrive?

Essen to Konstanz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Konstanz train arrive?

Essen to Konstanz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Konstanz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Konstanz is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Essen to Konstanz.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Konstanz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Konstanz?

Book your Essen to Konstanz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Konstanz?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Konstanz.

Essen to Konstanz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Konstanz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to SingenIc87 / ...
6h 10m
€81–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kornwestheim
3. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Constance central bus stationN24 / ...
12h
€40–76
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)Nj
9h 31m
€65–362
Drive 566.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Konstanz566.4 km
5h 10m
€80–115
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz BahnhofRe2
6h 57m
€85–178
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
4h 58m
€82–265
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
4h 58m
€112–297
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
5h 39m
€91–289

Essen to Konstanz by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 621.7 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Konstanz, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Konstanz Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Constance central bus station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Kornwestheim in around 12h.

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