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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mainau is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mainau is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Mainau 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 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mainau?

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

How far is it from Essen to Mainau?

The distance between Essen and Mainau is 620 km. The road distance is 568.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mainau without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €190.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Mainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Mainau train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Mainau?

The best way to get from Essen to Mainau is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Mainau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Mainau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Mainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mainau is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Essen to Mainau.

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

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

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Essen to Mainau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Mainau 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 6m
€79–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kornwestheim
3. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Constance central bus stationN24 / ...
11h 55m
€40–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Süd S to Köln HbfS6
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)Nj
10h 6m
€63–296
Drive 568.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mainau568.1 km
5h 7m
€80–116
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz-Petershausen BahnhofRe2
6h 56m
€67–170
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
5h 15m
€84–269
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, 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
5h 15m
€114–285
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Konstanz
5h 42m
€98–264
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
7h 17m
€127–366

Essen to Mainau by train

115Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.8 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 6h 6m. 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 11h 55m.

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