The average train between Essen Hbf and Bodensee (Lake) takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bodensee (Lake) station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Bodensee (Lake) train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Bodensee (Lake) is 465 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 13m.