The average train between Essen and Lindau takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lindau. 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 twice daily between Essen and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Lindau at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lindau station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Essen to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lindau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Lindau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ÖBB.
The distance between Essen and Lindau is 475.6 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lindau-Insel via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Ulm Hauptbahnhof, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 6h 57m.
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