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

The cheapest way to get from Konstanz to Essen is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Konstanz to Essen is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Konstanz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Konstanz station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Constance central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Zurich Bus Station, Basel, Bahnhof and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Konstanz and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Konstanz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Konstanz Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Konstanz to Essen?

The distance between Konstanz and Essen is 622 km. The road distance is 567.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Konstanz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Konstanz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Konstanz to Essen bus from?

Konstanz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Constance central bus station.

Where do I catch the Konstanz to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Konstanz to Essen?

The best way to get from Konstanz to Essen is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Konstanz to Essen bus arrive?

Konstanz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Konstanz to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Konstanz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Konstanz to Essen is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Konstanz to Essen.

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

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Konstanz to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Konstanz to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 47m
€70–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
10h 58m
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Konstanz to Essencar 567.1 km
5h 14m
€79–115
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 57m
€83–248
Train via Baden-Baden
1. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Baden-Badentrain Re2
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 6m
€73–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Konstanz Bahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhofbus 700
2. Take the train from Ravensburg to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
8h 58m
Ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Konstanz Hafen to Friedrichshafen Hafenferry
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
4h 17m
€152–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 29m
€87–282
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 11m
€113–260

Konstanz to Essen by train

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Distance: 621.7 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance central bus station to Essen central train station via Zurich Bus Station, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 10h 58m.

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