Essen to Lindau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lindau takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. 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.

7h 38m
Duration: 642 km
Distance: €126
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 / ...

6h 58m

€77–300

Essen to Lindau train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lindau. 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 Lindau at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:54 PM → 7:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 8:41 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lindau? 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.