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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Essen is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lindau to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lindau and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Essen Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Lindau to Essen?

The distance between Lindau and Essen is 513 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Essen without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 46m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Lindau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Essen bus from?

Lindau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lindau station.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Essen?

The best way to get from Lindau to Essen is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 6h 46m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Lindau to Essen bus arrive?

Lindau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Lindau to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Essen is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Lindau to Essen.

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

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

Book your Lindau to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Lindau to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lindau to Essen by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3h 40m
€150–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Munich central bus stationbus 456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
12h 55m
€40–86
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 46m
€85–175
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Essencar 583.6 km
6h 14m
€81–117
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 59m
€122–302
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 39m
€127–366
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 18m
€99–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich 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
6h 54m
€104–338
Train
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 62 / ...
8h 14m
€97–113
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Essen Hbftrain Ice
8h 17m
€60–193

Lindau to Essen by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Essen Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindau to Essen central train station via Munich central bus station in around 12h 55m.

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