What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) is to night train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bodensee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bregenz bus station via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bodensee (Lake)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

The distance between Essen and Bodensee (Lake) is 618 km. The road distance is 566.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) without a car is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bodensee (Lake) bus from?

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train from?

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

The best way to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) is to train via Neu-Ulm which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Bodensee (Lake) bus arrive?

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train arrive?

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bodensee (Lake) is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Essen to Bodensee (Lake).

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bodensee (Lake)?

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Essen to Bodensee (Lake) - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Bodensee (Lake) by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Neu-Ulm
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 53m
€109–280
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Duesseldorf Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)nighttrain Nj
8h 52m
€64–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
11h 16m
Drive 566.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Konstanzcar 566.4 km
5h 11m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain 62
6h 13m
€110–230
Train via Baden-Baden
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Radolfzell Bahnhoftrain Re2
6h 32m
€106–300
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Kreuzlingentrain
4h 56m
€95–284
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Kreuzlingentrain
4h 56m
€149–337
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Kreuzlingentrain
6h 4m
€97–274
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
6h 13m
€124–402
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
7h 15m
€131–422

Essen to Bodensee (Lake) by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bodensee (Lake), Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Bregenz bus station via Mannheim central bus station in around 11h 16m.

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