Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) Trains

Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Bodensee (Lake) takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration: 618 km
Distance: €126
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...

5h 45m

€73–281

Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 28m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 28m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
11:00 PM → 6:17 AM
Arrives next day
7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:52 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:52 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:52 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:52 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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