Essen to Bodensee (Lake) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bodensee (Lake) takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

5h 33m
Duration: 618 km
Distance: €135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...

5h 13m

€109–475

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:36 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 3:16 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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