Essen to Bodensee (Lake) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bodensee (Lake) takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 618 km
Distance: €117
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

best

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

€69–212

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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 8, 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 9, 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 10, 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
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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