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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lindau is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €160 - €340.

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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Lindau?

The distance between Essen and Lindau is 642 km. The road distance is 586.4 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 Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 33m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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.

Where does the Essen to Lindau train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lindau?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Lindau.

Essen to Lindau - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Lindau by 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 via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
6h 33m
€67–168
Drive 586.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lindaucar 586.4 km
6h 13m
€82–118
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Lindau-Inseltrain
4h 22m
€160–340
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 62
7h 20m
€130–170
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
7h
€123–299
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 Bregenztrain
6h 32m
€113–338
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 27m
€127–336
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 Bregenztrain
6h 31m
€148–354
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 Bregenztrain
6h 59m
€122–345

Essen to Lindau by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 642.2 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lindau-Insel via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 6h 33m.

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