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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Konstanz is to train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Konstanz is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 59m and costs €150 - €370.

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 Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Konstanz?

The distance between Essen and Konstanz is 623 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 50m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Essen to Konstanz, including transfers.

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.

Where does the Essen to Konstanz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Konstanz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Konstanz is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Essen to Konstanz.

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

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Where can I stay near Konstanz?

There are 2733+ hotels available in Konstanz.

Essen to Konstanz - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Konstanz by train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Baden-Badentrain 43
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
6h 50m
€58–135
Drive 566.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Konstanzcar 566.4 km
5h 12m
€79–114
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanztrain
5h 3m
€82–244
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Baden-Badentrain 43N
3. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
10h 39m
€89–179
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanztrain
5h 2m
€112–263
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanztrain
5h 30m
€86–251
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Hafen to Konstanz Hafenferry
4h 59m
€156–368

Essen to Konstanz by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Konstanz Bahnhof via Baden-Baden in around 6h 50m.

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