Lindau to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lindau and Essen takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lindau to Essen. 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 15m
Duration: 644 km
Distance: €128
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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7h 15m

€95–338

Lindau to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lindau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Lindau is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
6:20 PM → 1:50 AM
Arrives next day
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:20 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:49 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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