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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lindau is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lindau is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lindau?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Essen to Lindau?

The distance between Essen and Lindau is 644 km. The road distance is 586.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lindau without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Essen to Lindau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lindau train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lindau?

The best way to get from Essen to Lindau is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Essen to Lindau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lindau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lindau is 586 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Essen to Lindau.

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

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Where can I stay near Lindau?

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Essen to Lindau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Lindau by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
7h
€92–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ulmbus N27
2. Take the bus from Ulm to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
12h 48m
€46–98
Drive 586.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lindaucar 586.5 km
6h 13m
€83–120
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Inseltrain
6h 53m
€123–309
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
7h 20m
€71–177
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train Ice
3. Take the train from Esslingen to Lindau-Inseltrain Drf
9h 9m
€92–295
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 St. Margrethen SGtrain
6h 39m
€93–325
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 St. Margrethen SGtrain
6h 37m
€123–365
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau-Inseltrain
7h 19m
€125–346
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 St. Margrethen SGtrain
7h 5m
€105–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
8h 17m
€156–312

Essen to Lindau by train

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Distance: 644.2 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lindau-Insel via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lindau-Insel via Ulm, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz in around 12h 48m.

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