Essen to Bregenz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bregenz takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bregenz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration: 650 km
Distance: €133
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 Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...

7h 6m

€81–322

Essen to Bregenz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bregenz. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bregenz at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:54 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:07 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 7:07 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bregenz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.